This French semi-postal stamp features an expressive Mother and Child design after artist Georges Rouault, rendered in a strong engraved style typical of mid-20th-century Red Cross issues. Issued by the République Française, it carries a 0.20 franc postal value plus a 0.10 franc surtax in support of Red Cross humanitarian programs. The engraving by J. Piel captures Rouault’s emotional, sculptural linework with remarkable depth and shading. A classic charity issue, it appeals strongly to thematic collectors of Red Cross, French art, and humanitarian philately.