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Jigsaw Puzzles from Advertising Archives
30586858
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20630765
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.5cm x 50.7cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration featuring a playful depiction of a young woman engaging in the autumnal activity of pear picking. The caption at the top reads "POIRES D'HIVER SE CUEILLENT EN OCTOBRE, " which translates to "Winter pears are picked in October. " She is portrayed reaching up towards the branches of a pear tree, her body gracefully arched as she plucks fruit from above. The woman is dressed in early 20th-century attire with a fashionable twist: she wears an orange-red skirt that billows around her legs, revealing black stockings and heeled shoes. A wide-brimmed red hat adorned with flowers sits atop her head, complementing the color scheme of her outfit and adding to the whimsical charm. At the bottom left corner, we see text that says "LA NYMPHE DU VERGER, " suggesting she embodies 'the nymph of the orchard, ' enhancing the image's enchantment by infusing it with mythological undertones. In contrast to this ethereal title, there's also an element of sensuality present due to her exposed upper body—a likely nod to Parisian avant-garde artistry and its penchant for combining elegance with provocative themes. The overall composition—framed within an ornate border—is reminiscent of French Art Nouveau posters and illustrations from La Belle Époque era (late 19th century - early 20th century), characterized by their stylized natural forms, curvilinear shapes, and often romantic or pastoral themes.
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