A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (Reproduction)
Print/Poster on paper, framed under glass • After Georges Seurat
Style & Movement
Neo-Impressionism / Pointillism
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital print after the original oil on canvas. The original technique is Pointillism.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (reproduction of the 1884–1886 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; Landscape orientation
Subject Description
A leisure scene depicting various Parisian social classes relaxing on the banks of the Seine at La Grande Jatte island. Features figures in profile and frontal views, umbrellas, and dogs in a highly structured composition.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible color shifts and surface reflections indicate it is a decorative poster in a commercial frame.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired at a retail shop or museum gift store for decorative purposes.
Art Historical Significance
As a reproduction, its significance lies in the iconicity of Seurat's original work, which is a foundational masterpiece of modern art located at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Notable Features
The print appears to have suffered from color degradation, common in older commercial reproductions where yellow and cyan pigments fade faster than magenta and black.
Condition Issues
Fading/UV damage (indicated by the muted, purplish color cast), potential yellowing of the matting, and visible glare from non-archival glass.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading. Professional reflaming with UV-protective glass if sentimental value exists.