{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-eugene-delacroix-1798-1863-timbre-la-liberte-guidant-le-peuple","title":"Sheet CEF Eugène Delacroix 1798-1863 stamp Liberty Leading the People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet honors Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863), a major figure in French Romanticism. On the left side, it features a stamp illustrated with a work by Delacroix, titled \"Liberty Leading the People,\" with a face value of 6.70. The stamp is canceled with a round postmark bearing the inscription \"Delacroix 1798-1863 - St Maurice.\" This sheet is designed with the meticulous presentation typical of CEF editions, with clear printing on white paper and a perforated margin on the left, suitable for inclusion in a philatelic binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet displays a color portrait of Eugène Delacroix, accompanied by his birth and death dates (1798-1863) in black letters. Below the portrait is the caption: \"Portrait of the artist - Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863) Louvre - (c) Photo RMN - J.G. Berizzi.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet also offers a detailed biographical text on Delacroix, tracing the major stages of his career, his literary and historical inspirations, as well as the impact of his major works such as \"The Massacres of Chios\" and \"Liberty Leading the People.\" The main typography is black on a white background, with a brown border around the text and portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, the sheet bears the inscription \"N° 1578 of the CEF catalog\" and \"Limited edition,\" highlighting its collector's item status for philately enthusiasts. The sheet is in good overall condition, with no visible defects on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation is typical of philatelic souvenir sheets: rectangular format, clear printing, and a harmonious combination of a stamp, a portrait, and an explanatory text. This sheet is designed for conservation and display in a specialized album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent defects; the print quality and clarity of the inscriptions are preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Eugène Delacroix is considered the leader of French pictorial Romanticism. His painting \"Liberty Leading the People,\" depicted on this stamp, was created in 1830 to commemorate the Trois Glorieuses (Three Glorious Days), revolutionary days that marked French history. This painting is now exhibited at the Louvre Museum in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller specializing in philately and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Eugène Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People stamp, first day cancellation, philatelic souvenir, limited edition, commemorative sheet, France stamp sheet, philately, stamp album, Delacroix portrait, artist biography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54365120135495,"sku":"52224-6a036479-1230-4738-bac5-4672352547c2-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_737dd28c-8f6d-4ef9-b2dc-babbd93b65c5.jpg?v=1784314667","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-eugene-delacroix-1798-1863-timbre-la-liberte-guidant-le-peuple","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}