Issued in 1996 for France’s annual Journée du Timbre (Stamp Day), this semi-postal stamp honors the classic “Semeuse” design of 1903 by Oscar Roty — one of France’s most iconic philatelic motifs. The image depicts the allegorical “Sower” casting seeds against a rising sun, symbolizing renewal and progress. Designed by Bridoux after Roty’s original work, it features vivid red and blue tones with a surcharge benefiting postal causes. A beloved issue among collectors celebrating the legacy of early 20th-century French artistry and symbolism in postage design.