This beautiful se-tenant pair of stamps, issued by Israel in 1980, pays tribute to two renowned Jewish artists with international acclaim.

• The left stamp (3.00 IL) features a vibrant portrait by Chaim Soutine, a key figure of the School of Paris, known for his expressive brushwork and emotional intensity.

• The right stamp (2.00 IL) depicts a sculpture by Chana Orloff, a celebrated sculptor whose modernist works often highlighted motherhood and human tenderness.
  Both artists, born in the Russian Empire, made their mark in the Parisian art world, and these stamps honor their lasting contributions to 20th-century art.