Issued by France on November 9, 1962, this complete mint set of three large stamps features the following paintings: "Bonjour Monsieur Courbet," by Gustave Courbet; "Madame Manet on Blue Sofa," by Edouard Manet; and ""Guards Officer on Horseback," by Theodore Gericault. The retail value of this set is $11.50 (Scott 2010 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 2).

The actual size of each horizontal format stamp is 41 x 53 mm; the vertical format stamp measures 53 x 41 mm.

Scott Catalogue: France #1049-1051