A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la Grande Jatte)
The image shown is a reproduction print of a painting, likely a postcard or high-quality art print on cardstock. • Georges Seurat (French, 1859–1891)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism / Neo-Impressionism
Medium & Technique
Original was oil on canvas using Pointillism (Divisionism); this object is a photomechanical offset lithograph or digital inkjet print.
Creation Period
Original painting 1884–1886; this print is contemporary/modern.
Dimensions & Format
Original: 207.6 × 308.1 cm. Print shown: Approximately 4x6 or 5x7 inches, landscape format.
Subject Description
A vibrant scene of Parisians relaxing in a park on the banks of the River Seine. The composition includes diverse social classes, featuring a woman with a monkey on a leash, children, boaters, and figures under parasols, all rendered using tiny dots of color.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; the print appears to be in new or near-mint condition with no visible fading or wear.
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $10 USD (Retail value for a standard art print/postcard).
Auction Estimate
Negligible; not an original work of art suitable for fine art auction.
Provenance History
Likely a museum shop purchase or stationery item. Original painting is in the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago since 1924.
Art Historical Significance
Seurat's masterpiece is the founding document of the Neo-Impressionist movement. It revolutionized color theory in art through the use of optical mixing rather than physical pigment blending.
Notable Features
The reproduction captures Seurat’s unique border (painted in dots) which he used to finish the composition and transition the eye from the scene to the frame.
Condition Issues
No visible damage. Minor curling typical of paper stock may occur if not stored flat.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the inks. Store in an acid-free sleeve or frame with archival materials if preservation is desired.