Denmark – Scott #s 593-96, used

Description

Denmark Scott #593–596 (Used) form a four-stamp set issued in 1979 honoring the work of sculptor Gottfred Eickhoff, whose expressive carvings often depicted everyday laborers. Each stamp reproduces one of Eickhoff’s woodcut-style artworks, rendered in strong, sculptural lines that convey both physical effort and human dignity.

Scott #593 (60 øre – Woodcutters)
Shows two men cutting timber, one bent to his work, the other guiding the saw. Printed in deep brown.

Scott #594 (80 øre – Carpenter’s Bench)
Depicts a carpenter shaping wood at his bench, with a standing overseer behind. Printed in grey-black.

Scott #595 (130 øre – Portrait of a Craftsman)
Shows a craftsman sharpening his tools, rendered in dark blue with impressive textural detail.

Scott #596 (150 øre – Mason at Rest)
Features a weary masonry worker seated with tools at his feet, printed in a warm red-violet.

All stamps are used with legible cancels and clean perforations. The set is especially appealing for collectors of occupational themes, Scandinavian modern art, or philatelic tributes to working life.