Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian Poet and Artist

Ukraine · 1996 · 20000 Karbovanets

This stamp features a portrait of Taras Shevchenko, a paramount figure in Ukrainian literature and a founder of the modern Ukrainian language. The design is based on his 1840 self-portrait, highlighting his dual talents as both a poet and an artist.

Issued in 1996, this stamp was part of a series celebrating Ukrainian cultural heritage during the early years of the country's independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.