{"product_id":"emilio-sanchez-stamps","title":"Emilio Sanchez Stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmilio Sanchez Stamps\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForever 82¢ | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheet Stamp Format\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBest known for his architectural paintings and lithographs, Emilio Sanchez (1921–1999) explored the effects of light and shadow to emphasize the abstract geometry of his subjects. His artwork encompasses his Cuban heritage as well as his long life in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pane of 20 stamps showcases four of Sanchez's architectural works: \u003cem\u003eLos Toldos \u003c\/em\u003e(1973), \u003cem\u003eTy's Place \u003c\/em\u003e(1976), \u003cem\u003eEn el Souk \u003c\/em\u003e(1972), and \u003cem\u003eUntitled (Ventanita entreabierta) \u003c\/em\u003e(1981).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining naturalism and abstraction, Sanchez’s architectural paintings and lithographs are not precise renderings but rather subjective interpretations of reality. Each work often depicts a single building. All extraneous details have been stripped away, although sometimes he highlights a specific feature, like a balustrade, arched doorway, or balcony. Strong light and deep shadows play across each building’s facade, delineating and emphasizing its abstract geometry without ever obscuring its true character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis early subjects included houses and other buildings in Mexico, the Caribbean, and the United States, where he became a naturalized citizen in 1968. However, he remained especially drawn to Cuban architecture, which features a rich mix of Victorian, colonial, and rustic rural styles. By the 1970s, Sanchez had widened his focus to include buildings in Morocco and in other Mediterranean countries. He also found continued inspiration in the cityscape of New York, which became more prevalent in his works of the 1980s and 1990s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmilio Sanchez\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estamps are being issued as Forever\u003cspan class=\"legal-mark\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estamps. These Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail\u003cspan class=\"legal-mark\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone-ounce price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Issuance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 10, 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiami, FL\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e33132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United States Postal Service","offers":[{"title":"Sheet of 20","offer_id":46214600655039,"sku":null,"price":14.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/3484\/9471\/files\/EMILIOSANCHEZStamps1.jpg?v=1789590769","url":"https:\/\/postage-direct.com\/products\/emilio-sanchez-stamps","provider":"Postage-Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}