Denmark – Scott # 1081, used

Description

Issued in 1997, Denmark Scott #1081 commemorates the Danish artist J.F. Willumsen (1863–1958), one of Denmark’s most influential modern painters. The stamp reproduces his 1912 painting En Bjergbestigerske (A Female Mountaineer), reflecting Willumsen’s interest in individuality, strength, and dramatic landscapes.

The artwork depicts a woman standing confidently in mountainous terrain, dressed for travel and holding a walking stick, her posture conveying independence and determination. The bold composition and expressive use of color are characteristic of Willumsen’s break from academic tradition and his embrace of modern artistic expression.

The stamp is inscribed “DANMARK” along the right edge, with the denomination 13.00 kroner at the bottom. The artist’s name and dates “J.F. Willumsen 1863–1958” and the painting title appear beneath the image, reinforcing the issue’s fine-art focus.

This issue forms part of Denmark’s long tradition of honoring national artists through philately, appealing to collectors of art, modernism, and cultural history.

This example is offered used, bearing a visible cancellation consistent with normal postal use. The artwork remains clear and well-defined, with wear appropriate to the issue.

Country: Denmark
Year of Issue: 1997
Scott Number: 1081
Denomination: 13.00 kroner
Condition: Used