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Jigsaw Puzzles from Advertising Archives
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Media ID 20631153
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 vintage illustration, titled "L'amour et le hasard, " depicts a whimsical scene related to themes of love and chance. A well-dressed woman in an elaborate 18th-century gown stands at the center, her attention seemingly directed towards something outside the frame. To her left is Cupid, blindfolded and kneeling as he draws cards from a deck scattered on the floor, symbolizing the random nature of love. On either side of the central figure are two men dressed in period attire; one kneels with his back turned to us while holding out a card featuring a heart—a classic emblem of love—while the other man appears to be playfully aiming his musket at Cupid's backside. The text beneath reads "CUPIDON TIRE LES CARTES" (Cupid draws the cards) and "ET LE CŒUR EST ATOUT" (And the heart is trump), suggesting that in matters of love, much like in card games, fortune plays a significant role and having your heart involved might just be your winning move. The overall tone is light-hearted and playful, capturing an allegorical representation where romance intertwines with elements of luck or destiny. The artwork embodies typical French flair for combining elegance with humor within its cultural expressions during this era.
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