Woman with a Parasol, turned to the left (Femme à l'ombrelle tournée vers la gauche)
Reproduction print (Offset Lithograph) on paper • Claude Monet (Original Artist); printed by Editions Hazan, Paris
Style & Movement
Impressionism (Original style reproduced)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset printing on commercial paper; the original was oil on canvas. This version uses tonal layering to replicate the artist's original broken brushwork and en plein air technique.
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (reproduction of an 1886 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 16 inches including margins; landscape orientation within a gold-toned frame.
Subject Description
The image depicts Suzanne Hoschedé on a grassy hill at Giverny. She holds a green parasol and wears a white dress with a red flower motif. The composition emphasizes the effects of light, wind, and sky, typical of Monet's studies of atmosphere and movement without focusing on portrait detail.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good. Visible foxing and moisture spots in the upper margin. The paper appears slightly yellowed from age and light exposure.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced open edition print. Text on the right margin identifies the publisher as 'Editions Hazan, Paris' and 'Printed in France'. Text at the bottom identifies the original location of the master work as the Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
Art Historical Significance
As a reproduction, its value is decorative rather than historical. The original 1886 painting is an iconic masterpiece of Impressionism, reflecting Monet's interest in 'instantaneity' and the dissolution of form through light.
Notable Features
Includes official museum and publisher credits in the margins: 'Editions Hazan, Paris' and 'Musée d'Orsay, Paris', indicating it was likely sold in a museum gift shop or high-end stationary retail outlet.
Condition Issues
Significant brown spotting (foxing) in the upper white margins; minor fading of pigments; signs of acid burn from non-archival backing materials.
Conservation Recommendations
Replace the existing glass with UV-protective glazing; use acid-free matting to prevent further foxing; clean the internal glass surface; avoid hanging in direct sunlight.