Issued by the République Française in 1965, this 1.00 franc stamp features the artwork of Raoul Dufy, a renowned French Fauvist painter celebrated for his vibrant depictions of music and culture. The design shows a red violin resting on sheet music, rendered in expressive lines and bold color blocks, characteristic of Dufy’s playful modernist style. Printed by Gandon, this issue pays tribute to France’s deep connection to both art and music, blending fine art with philately. It remains one of the most admired French art-themed stamps of the mid-20th century.