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30587108
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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
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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.
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration titled "La Guerre en Dentelles" (The War in Lace), from the magazine "La Vie Parisienne. " The image depicts an array of stylized characters with exaggerated facial expressions and features, set against a plain background. At the top left corner, there's text that appears to be the signature of the artist. In the center, we see two men and three women portrayed in various states of reaction or emotion. The man at the bottom left wears a black suit with a bow tie and top hat; his expression is stern or perhaps shocked. To his right are two elegantly dressed women whose faces are close together as if whispering secrets; one dons an orange hat while both have stylish hairstyles typical of early 20th-century fashion. Above them floats what seems to be an ethereal representation of another woman, depicted semi-transparently with smoke-like qualities surrounding her form, suggesting she might symbolize an idea or effect rather than being part of the physical scene. To her right are two more figures: on one side, there's a smiling man rendered in caricature style common for depictions of African individuals during this period—a portrayal that reflects historical racial stereotypes which would now be considered offensive. Next to him is another female figure wearing traditional East Asian makeup associated with stage performances like Japanese Kabuki theatre. Atop these images reads "Dernière de Zozor, " possibly indicating either the name of this particular piece within 'La Vie Parisienne' series or referencing something specific within French cultural context at that time. Finally, beneath all these characters is written "L'EFFET D'UNE BOMBE" translating to "The Effect Of A Bomb, " implying some sort of explosive impact—whether literal or metaphorical—that has caused this variety of reactions among those depicted. This caption suggests drama and surprise akin to societal upheavals or scandals often featured in satirical magazines such as 'La Vie Parisienne. '
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