This elegant black-and-white stamp was issued by the Établissements Français dans l’Inde (French India) in 1942. It features a depiction of an Apsara — a celestial dancer from Hindu mythology — based on temple sculpture. The design captures Indo-French artistic synergy during the colonial period, blending Indian heritage with refined French engraving. Printed in Paris by H. V. Paris, it belongs to the definitive series celebrating Indian art and architecture. Denominated at 1 cachet, it remains a classic example of French India philately.