L´Air - Paris, France
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manchanegra
N 48° 51.744 E 002° 19.890
31U E 450969 N 5412375
Air is a sculpture from French (of Catalan origin) artist Aristide Maillol.
Waymark Code: WMCZVT
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
Views: 33
Air is a sculpture from French (of Catalan origin) artist Aristide Maillol that can be found in the Tulleries Garden near the Louvre.
It represents a naked woman probably refreshing herself in the breeze. The sculpture was probably made in plaster or terracota(one of Maillol favourite materials) and later casted in lead.
It was probably inspired by Dina Vierny, Maillol´s model for the last 10 years of his life.
L´Air stamp represents this Maillol sculpture. it was issued in 1974 by the French "La Poste" with a valur of 0.90 French Francs.
Stamp Issuing Country: France
Date of Issue: 1974
Denomination: L´Air a Maillol
Color: Withe, brown and gold
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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