Martinique, "The Dream" by Henri Rousseau

Ukraine · 2018 · W

This stamp features a detail from "The Dream" (Le Rêve), a 1910 oil painting by French Post-Impressionist artist Henri Rousseau. The design showcases a lush, dreamlike jungle scene with exotic flora and fauna, characteristic of Rousseau's naive or primitive style. The stamp was issued as part of the annual EUROPA series, with the 2018 theme being "Bridges".

Issued under the EUROPA stamp program, this stamp represents Ukraine's participation in a continent-wide philatelic initiative to promote shared culture and history. The choice of a French artist's work with a tropical theme highlights the international scope of art.