Hongkong Post and France are
jointly issuing a set of four stamps on art to showcase vintage paintings and
contemporary sculptures from Hong Kong and France , reflecting their rich
heritage in art.
The two paintings, both works
from the 19th century, employ a similar colour scheme with realistic rendering
and artists' materials originating from the West, while the two sculptures, created
in the 20th century, were both inspired by animals. This marks the 12th joint
stamp issue between Hongkong Post and other postal administrations. The stamp
issue demonstrates the great passion for art that Hong Kong and France share and
showcases the cultural treasures of the two places.