Portugal, 1953, 50th Anniversary of the Carlos Reis School
Portugal · 1953 · 1E50
This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Carlos Reis School of Industrial and Commercial Drawing in Caldas da Rainha. The design features a reproduction of the painting 'As Engomadeiras' (The Ironers) by Portuguese naturalist painter José Malhoa (1855-1933), who was a contemporary of Carlos Reis.
Issued during the Estado Novo period, this stamp highlights Portugal's cultural heritage by celebrating prominent artists and educational institutions, promoting a sense of national pride in the arts.
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Photogravure
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