A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884) by Georges Seurat

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A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884) — Georges Seurat

Paris at pause, sunlight held in points. Seurat’s serene riverside scene gathers strollers, soldiers, couples, and a parasol forest along the Seine—every tone broken into minute dots that fuse at a distance. Orderly, luminous, and quietly monumental, it’s the emblem of Neo-Impressionist calm.

Why it captivates

Neo-Impressionist icon — Seurat’s pioneering pointillism and optical mixing.
Choreographed leisure — a modern Paris crowd distilled into poised silhouettes.
Light made visible — colour built from dots for a soft, vibrating glow.
Balanced geometry — crisp verticals (parasols, figures) against river horizontals.
Statement piece — expansive yet tranquil; a refined anchor for living and work spaces.

What you’ll see

On the Île de la Grande Jatte, figures in profile and repose: a woman with a parasol, a top-hatted gentleman, a child in white, a lounging dog, and—in a whimsical corner—a pet monkey on a leash. Trees cast regimented shade while the Seine and distant sailboats keep the eye moving—rhythm, colour, and composure in one panoramic afternoon.

A richer historical frame

Seurat set out in 1884 to formalise Impressionist light into a system of chromoluminarism—placing small touches of pure colour so the eye blends them at viewing distance. The measured poses borrow from classical friezes, while the subject is unmistakably modern Paris: a democratic promenade translated into quiet grandeur.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp linework, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 560 mm (approx. 33.11 × 22.05 in)

Orientation: Landscape
Aspect ratio: ~1.50 : 1
Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
Framing tips:
- Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 556 mm (2–3 mm overlap).
- Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame for a neat shadow gap and visible sheet edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
Artist	Georges Seurat
Date	1884
Movement	Neo-Impressionism / Pointillism
Print Size	841 mm (W) × 560 mm (H)
Available Finishes	Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight	160 gsm archival matte
Laminate	2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight	395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks	Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails	Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin	Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

Modern art admirers & design lovers
Stylists seeking calm, structured colour for large walls
Collectors of 19th-century masterworks
Gift-givers celebrating milestones with a museum-grade classic

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Seurat’s quiet Sunday settle into your space—order your La Grande Jatte print today.