Painting by Ammar Farhat: “The old man with the kanoun”
Michel Reference
TN 1372
Stanley Reference
TN 1361
Yvert Reference
TN 1308
Themes
Arts
Description
This stamp celebrates the artist Ammar Farhat (1911-1987), one of the founders of the Tunis School. The painting depicts an old man crouching, his hands outstretched towards a kanoun (traditional brazier) to warm himself.
Farhat is renowned for his ability to capture the nobility of humble people. This work illustrates with great economy of means solitude and resilience. The earthy tones and the posture of the character underline a deep connection with popular traditions and the reality of rural life.
Farhat is renowned for his ability to capture the nobility of humble people. This work illustrates with great economy of means solitude and resilience. The earthy tones and the posture of the character underline a deep connection with popular traditions and the reality of rural life.
Size
36x51 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Cartor Security Printing
Perforation
13¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,25 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,58 $
Print Run
510 000 exemplaires
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