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6-cent US postage stamp featuring a painting by Grandma Moses.
Artist: The stamp depicts a painting by Anna Mary Robertson Moses (1860-1961), popularly known as Grandma Moses, an American folk artist who began painting in her 70s.
Painting:
The specific painting featured on the stamp is titled "July Fourth," created in 1951 when Moses was 91 years old.
Issuance:
The stamp was issued on May 1, 1969, as part of the American Folklore Series.
Subject:
The painting on the stamp depicts a lively summer scene celebrating Independence Day in a rural setting, including a parade, a picnic, a Revolutionary War re-enactment, and a baseball game.
Significance:
The original "July Fourth" painting was gifted to the White House in 1952 and is a notable example of Grandma Moses's nostalgic depictions of rural American life, which gained international recognition and were widely reproduced on various merchandise
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