France 1970, "The Card Players" by Paul Cézanne

France · 1970 · 1.20 F

This stamp features a detail from "The Card Players" (Les Joueurs de cartes), a series of oil paintings by the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. The design focuses on one of the figures from the iconic scene, showcasing Cézanne's distinctive style of building form with color. It was issued as part of a series honoring French art.

Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects France's long-standing tradition of celebrating its rich artistic and cultural heritage through its postage. Cézanne is considered a pivotal figure in the transition from 19th-century Impressionism to 20th-century Cubism.