Iraq 1971, Paintings by Jewad Selim, 'Mother and Child'

Iraq · 1971 · 30f

This stamp features the painting 'Mother and Child' by the renowned Iraqi artist Jewad Selim. The artwork is a tender depiction of a mother embracing her child, rendered in a modernist style that blends Iraqi heritage with contemporary European influences. The stamp is part of a set issued to honor Selim's contributions to modern Iraqi art.

Issued in 1971, this stamp celebrates the legacy of Jewad Selim (1919-1961), a key figure in establishing Iraq's modern art movement and a founder of the Baghdad Modern Art Group. The set brought national and international attention to the country's rich artistic culture during a period of relative stability.