Jigsaw Puzzle : Boars head
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
Boars head
Boars head. Woodcut. Date: circa 1770
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14380314
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the captivating world of history with Media Storehouse's exquisite collection of jigsaw puzzles. Our latest addition is this intricately detailed puzzle featuring the "Boar's Head" woodcut image, dating back to circa 1770 from Mary Evans Prints Online. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of this ancient design, bringing history to life piece by piece. Challenge your mind and engage your senses with this richly textured and beautifully illustrated puzzle. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone seeking a brain-teasing and rewarding pastime.
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 Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning woodcut print, depicting a majestic boar's head, dates back to around 1770. The intricately detailed image showcases the power and strength of this wild animal, with its sharp tusks curving gracefully downwards and its piercing eyes gazing intently forward. The artist, unknown to us, has expertly captured the textures of the boar's coarse bristles and the roughness of its skin. The woodcut technique, a popular form of printmaking during the 18th century, involved carving an image into a block of wood and then inking and pressing it onto paper. The result is a bold, high-contrast image with a distinctive, almost three-dimensional quality. Boars were hunted for their meat, tusks, and hides, and were considered a symbol of power and virility in European folklore. This print may have been used as a decorative element in a hunting lodge or nobleman's home, serving as a reminder of the hunter's skill and the bounty of nature. Despite the passage of time, this woodcut print retains its ability to captivate and inspire awe. Its intricate details and bold design make it a beautiful addition to any collection of historical art or natural history prints.
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