Issued by the République Française in 1972, this 2.00 franc stamp celebrates the work of French Fauvist painter André Derain (1880–1954). The artwork depicted, Les Canots à Collioure (Boats at Collioure), showcases Derain’s vivid use of color and dynamic brushwork—hallmarks of the Fauvist movement. Engraved by the master craftsman Pierre Gandon, the stamp captures the sunlit Mediterranean vibrancy of Collioure, a seaside village that inspired many avant-garde artists. This issue forms part of France’s long-running “Art Series,” honoring national masters of painting.