Luxembourg Stamps 1994 by Gary Little

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Luxembourg Artists

Joseph Kutter (1894-1941)

Nico Klopp (1894-1930)

Date of Issue: March 7, 1994

These stamps commemorate the birth centenaries of two famous Luxembourg painters.

Joseph Kutter was born in Luxembourg on December 12, 1894. He exhibited a talent for art at an early age and attended the Arts and Crafts School in Luxembourg before continuing his studies in Strasbourg and Munich (1911-1914) and, after World War I, at the Munich Academy (1917-1918).

Nico Klopp was born in Bech-Kleinmacher on September 18, 1894. Like Kutter, he attended the Arts and Crafts School in Luxembourg. Later, he studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy (1916-1918) and at Weimar (1919-1920). He exhibited his works at many salons and exhibitions in Luxembourg, Trier, Nancy, Bruges, and Echternach. He died at age 36 on December 29, 1930.

European Parliament

4th General Elections

Date of Issue: May 16, 1994

The elections for European Parliament were held in the 12 European Union countries in June, 1994.

Europa 1994

Discoveries

Date of Issue: May 16, 1994

These stamps depict graphic interpretations of the theme "European Discoveries". The 14F stamp shows a terrestrial globe and the 22F stamp shows sailboats.

International Congress of Genealogy and Heraldry

21st Congress

Date of Issue: May 16, 1994

The 21st Congress was held in the Cercle Municipal from August 28 to September 3, 1994. The stamp depicts a tabard of the herald-at-arms of Luxembourg from the late 17th century.

International Police Association

14th World Congress

Date of Issue: May 16, 1994

The International Police Association was founded in Great Britain in 1950. Its members are law enforcement personnel who are interested in establishing links of friendship and cooperation worldwide. The 14th World Congress was held on June 6-12, 1994 at the Kirchberg Conference Center and was attended by 500 representatives from the 54 member countries.

International Year of the Family

Date of Issue: May 16, 1994

The United Nations declared 1994 as the International Year of the Family with the theme "The resources and the responsibilities of the family in a changing world". The goal was to foster a better understanding of the needs of families and how to respond to them.

Western European Union

40th Anniversary

Date of Issue: September 19, 1994

The Western European Union is a political and military defense organization created in 1954 by France, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, and the Benelux countries. Spain and Portugal became members in 1990. Although the Union has no armed forces of its own, it ensures that there is cooperation between the member states in the areas of defense and foreign policy.

Office for Official Publications of European Communities

25th Anniversary

Date of Issue: September 19, 1994

The Office was established in Luxembourg on January 16, 1969. Its mandate is to publish, print, and distribute the publications of the European Communities.

European Bronze Age Research Campaign

Date of Issue: September 19, 1994

This stamp brings attention to ongoing archaeological research into the European Bronze Age (19th to 8th century B.C.). The Luxembourg National History and Art Museum contains a large number of items from this period.

World War II Liberation

50th Anniversary

Date of Issue: September 19, 1994

The Nazi occupation of Luxembourg City lasted from May 10, 1940 until September 10, 1944 when it was liberated by American troops. Although the country escaped significant damage up to the date of liberation of the capital, the northern region was devastated during the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-5.

Former Refuges in Luxembourg

Date of Issue: September 19, 1994

These stamps show refuges built by abbeys and convents inside the Luxembourg fortress which were used for shelters.

The Refuge of Munster Abbey (15F) was used by the St. Sophie nuns from 1810 to 1973. Since 1974 it has served as the home of General Finance Inspection.

The Refuge of the Holy Spirit Convent (25F) was built around 1740. It now houses the Finance Ministry.

The Refuge of the St. Maximin Abbey of Trier (60F) was built in 1751 with artistic wood panelling, stucco decorations, and magnificent ceilings. It has housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1945.

Endangered Birds III (Charity Issue)

Date of Issue: December 6, 1994

These stamps depict endangered birds in Luxembourg:

• partridge
• stonechat
• blue-headed wagtail
• great grey shrike