The Poppy Field (Les Coquelicots)
Decorative print (sticker/stamp-format reproduction) on paper • Claude Monet (Original artist); after the 1873 oil painting currently held by the Musée d'Orsay
Style & Movement
Impressionism (specifically the reproduction of an Impressionist landscape)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithography or digital thermal printing on adhesive-backed paper with perforated edges
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern mass-produced reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 cm; rectangular landscape format with decorative perforated 'postage stamp' border
Subject Description
A field of vibrant red poppies in Argenteuil with a woman and child in the foreground and a second pair in the background. The composition captures the atmospheric lightness and movement characteristic of Monet’s plein-air style.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Excellent (Functional Condition); as a modern sticker/decal, it shows no significant wear, though it lacks the texture of a real painting
Estimated Market Value
$0.10 - $1.00 USD (nominal value as a sticker/novelty item)
Auction Estimate
N/A (Not suitable for individual auction as a standalone item)
Provenance History
Mass-produced item likely sourced from a museum gift shop or art-themed stationary set; no unique individual provenance
Art Historical Significance
The original 1873 painting is a cornerstone of Impressionism, showcased at the first Impressionist exhibition of 1874. This reproduction demonstrates the work's enduring popularity and commercialization in global material culture.
Notable Features
Perforated edges mimicking a postage stamp; part of a set (secondary sticker visible in bottom right frame)
Condition Issues
None visible; minor risk of adhesive degradation or surface scratching over time
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent adhesive failure; avoid direct sunlight to minimize fading of the print ink