A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
Miniature reproduction (Postage stamp or sticker novelty) • Original by Georges Seurat; reproduction manufacturer unknown
Style & Movement
Neo-Impressionism (Pointillism)
Medium & Technique
Lithographic offset printing on perforated paper with adhesive backing
Creation Period
Modern (Late 20th - 21st Century reproduction of an 1884-1886 original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 1 x 1.5 inches; Landscape format; Miniature/Micro-scale
Subject Description
A crowd of people relaxing in a park on the banks of the Seine River. The composition features a variety of 19th-century Parisian social classes, notably a woman in the foreground with a monkey on a leash. It utilizes a static, staged quality typical of Seurat's structured approach to composition.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; Item appears mint and unused with crisp perforations
Estimated Market Value
$0.10 - $1.00 USD
Auction Estimate
Negligible (under $5.00 unless part of a complete collection)
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial item; likely part of a stationery set, philatelic collection, or novelty art kit
Art Historical Significance
The original painting is a cornerstone of late 19th-century art, marking the transition from Impressionism to Neo-Impressionism through the scientific application of color theory (Chromoluminarism). This reproduction demonstrates the work's status as a global pop-culture icon.
Notable Features
Perforated edges resembling a postage stamp; high-contrast reduction of a monumental canvas (originally 7 x 10 feet) to a thumb-sized image.
Condition Issues
None visible; minor risk of adhesive degradation over time
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent ink fading or curling; store in an acid-free sleeve if intended for collecting