Francisco Goya, Triangular Stamp

Spain · 1930 · 10c

This distinctive triangular stamp features a portrait of the renowned Spanish romantic painter and printmaker, Francisco Goya. The design is based on a self-portrait by the artist, rendered in a deep carmine color. It was issued as part of a set to commemorate the International Exposition in Seville.

Issued in 1930, this stamp honors Francisco Goya (1746–1828), one of Spain's most important artists, whose work influenced many later painters. The stamp's release coincided with a period of cultural promotion in Spain leading up to the Second Spanish Republic.