Françoise Toulouse (born 20th century) Madagascar - Timbre Poste, 1996 Acrylic on canvas, under glass Dimensions (unframed): 45 × 40 cm A lively, evocative work by Parisian artist Françoise Toulouse, Madagascar - Timbre Poste invites viewers on a visual journey where philately and contemporary art come together. Produced in 1996, this painting illustrates Toulouse's singular visual language, fusing elements of postage stamps, postal history, banknotes and exotic fruit motifs in a striking composition that blends cultural symbolism with contemporary aesthetics. Through meticulous attention to detail and bold colour contrasts, Toulouse transforms these everyday objects into poetic emblems of travel, memory and exchange. Far from being purely ornamental, postal imagery here becomes a metaphor for the link between people and territories, in a spirit of exploration and communication. Preserved under glass and in perfect condition, this work testifies to Toulouse's mastery of integrating the themes of world culture into his personal artistic expression. It will appeal to collectors of philatelic art, numismatic enthusiasts and lovers of contemporary French painting alike.