A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (After Seurat)
Print/Reproduction on board or paper • After Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Pointillism (Neo-Impressionism)
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset lithograph or decorative print after an original oil painting; employs a reproduced pointillist technique
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970-1990)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; horizontal landscape format
Subject Description
A crowded public park on the banks of the Seine River. The composition features various social classes enjoying a leisurely day outdoors, including figures with parasols, a woman with a monkey on a leash, and rowers on the water.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible surface fading, light reflection issues, and age-related yellowing of the matting
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced decorative item; likely acquired through a commercial furniture or frame shop
Art Historical Significance
The original 1884–1886 painting is a masterpiece of art history housed at the Art Institute of Chicago; however, this specific piece is a commercial reproduction with no primary market significance.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive 1980s-style dusty rose matting and a modern thin metal frame, characteristic of late 20th-century home decor trends.
Condition Issues
Visible color shift towards blue/magenta due to UV exposure; potential acid damage from the non-archival pink mat; surface abrasions typical of open-edition prints.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading. Replace the existing mat with acid-free materials if preservation of the frame is desired.