Spain postage stamps year 1971 Paintings by Ignacio Zuloaga

Spain 1971 Postage Stamps: Paintings by Ignacio Zuloaga

In 1971, Spain issued a special set of postage stamps commemorating the works of Ignacio Zuloaga, one of the country’s most renowned painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This series was released under the “Stamp Day” annual theme, which in 1971 was dedicated exclusively to Zuloaga.

Key Details

• Issue Date: March 24, 1971
• Total Stamps in Series: 8
• Theme: Paintings by Ignacio Zuloaga

Featured Paintings & Designs

Each stamp reproduces a notable painting by Zuloaga or a portrait of the artist. Some of the themes and paintings featured include:

• Self-portrait of Ignacio Zuloaga (One stamp portrays the artist himself).
• The Duchess of Alba (Portrait of the Duchess, a recurring subject in Spanish art).
• Cobblers’ Houses at Lerma (A depiction of Spanish urban scenery).
• Countess of Noailles.
• Pablo Uranga (Portrait of the artist Pablo Uranga, a friend of Zuloaga).
• Ramon Menéndez Pidal (A tribute to the noted Spanish philologist, as painted by Zuloaga).

The other stamps in the series also reflect Zuloaga’s typical focus on Spanish culture, historical figures, and expressive use of light and color.

Catalog Numbers

• The set is referenced in major international stamp catalogues:
  • Scott Catalogue: #1663–1670
  • Edifil (Spain): #2019–2026
  • Michel: #1912–1919