Petite Fille au Chapeau (Little Girl with a Hat)
Reproduction print (Color lithographic/offset poster) on heavy paper cardstock • Pierre-Auguste Renoir (original artist); Published by Fernand Hazan, Éditeur, Paris
Style & Movement
Impressionism (original style); Mid-century modern decorative print reproduction
Medium & Technique
Mechanical color reproduction of an original pastel. The original was executed in pastel on paper; this version is a printed edition by Fernand Hazan.
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (Post-WWII era, circa 1950s-1970s phase of Hazan's publication)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 20 x 24 inches; Vertical portrait format mounted on a characteristic white border/mat printed as part of the sheet
Subject Description
A profile portrait of a young girl with long reddish-blonde hair wearing a large, elaborate white hat adorned with a prominent red bow. The background is a soft, gestural wash of greens and yellows suggestive of a garden setting.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good. There is visible scuffing and dark gray markings on the bottom left margin of the white border.
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $40 USD
Provenance History
Printed in France by Fernand Hazan. These were widely distributed for educational and home decorative purposes through museum shops and art retailers in the mid-20th century.
Art Historical Significance
While the original pastel is a significant example of Renoir's soft, late-Impressionist portraits of children, this specific object is a mass-produced reproduction. Its significance lies in the history of democratizing art through mid-century French printing houses like Fernand Hazan.
Notable Features
Includes clear publisher text at the bottom: 'FERNAND HAZAN, EDITEUR, PARIS', 'REPRODUCTION RESERVEE SPADEM', and 'RENOIR - PETITE FILLE AU CHAPEAU - LITTLE GIRL WITH A HAT'.
Condition Issues
Lateral scuffs/gray abrasive marks on the lower left margins; slight edge wear along the bottom; potential minor yellowing from UV exposure over time.
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free matting and mounting; UV-protective glass if framing; avoid direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent further paper degradation.