This French semi-postal stamp, issued in 1969, features L’Été (Summer), a work by Nicolas Mignard, beautifully engraved by Georges Bétemps. Printed in a rich sepia tone, it shows an allegorical female figure crowned with wheat, symbolizing the abundance of the harvest season. The design was issued with a surcharge (0.40 + 0.15 francs), with the extra funds supporting the French Red Cross. Part of France’s long tradition of charity issues, it combines fine art with humanitarian purpose, making it an attractive piece for both Red Cross and art-themed collections.