This elegant 1977 issue from Deutsche Bundespost Berlin honors two figures from German art and culture.
The 40 Pfennig stamp features Eduard Gaertner (1801–1877), the renowned painter celebrated for his detailed cityscapes of 19th-century Berlin. His portrait is finely engraved against a soft green background.
The 50 Pfennig stamp portrays Eugenie d’Alton, a marble bust sculpted by Christian Daniel Rauch (1777–1857), one of Germany’s foremost neoclassical sculptors. The design beautifully captures the serene delicacy of Rauch’s work.
Together, the pair commemorates the artistic heritage of Berlin during the Romantic and Neoclassical periods, forming part of Germany’s long-running cultural tribute series.