This striking 1978 Austrian issue features artwork by renowned Austrian surrealist painter Rudolf Hausner, a leading figure of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. The stamp presents a dramatic symbolic portrait rendered in bold gradients of red, blue, and yellow, reflecting psychological depth and modern artistic experimentation. Its powerful visual composition makes it one of Austria’s notable modern art philatelic releases of the late 20th century. Highly appreciated by thematic collectors of art, surrealism, and European cultural issues, this stamp stands out for its strong graphic design and museum-quality reproduction.