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Island Funeral (477 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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N.C. Wyeth’s Island Funeral vividly demonstrates the intertwining of a Maine community’s identity and rituals with the dramatic beauty of...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
  • Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
  • The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
N.C. Wyeth’s Island Funeral vividly demonstrates the intertwining of a Maine community’s identity and rituals with the dramatic beauty of their coastal home. Painted in 1939, the scene uses striking light and color to elevate a funeral into a story about how loss forges a strong sense of belonging and connection among its people.

Island Funeral stands out as a major work because it transforms a specific community event into a universal statement about collective loss and unity. Through a sweeping composition from sea to sky and contrasts of sunlight and shadow, Wyeth emphasizes that shared mourning deepens the community’s identity and strengthens emotional connections.

As a master illustrator, Wyeth used Island Funeral to express his distinct vision: everyday American life, marked by quiet heroism and strong social ties, resonates on a universal level. By drawing on personal experience rather than outside stories, he underscores themes of community, loss, and belonging—establishing the painting’s lasting impact as a testament to shared identity.

The painting is currently displayed at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Pennsylvania.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers and sailboat fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many fishing and sailing shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the theme of the image. We have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together. 

  • Includes Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: 477
  • Completed Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Size: 17" X 13"
  • Artist: N. C. Wyeth
  • Serial #: NP25-477-856
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP25-477-856
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 477
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 17" X 13"
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3

N. C. Wyeth

N. C. Wyeth, a celebrated American illustrator and painter, was a prodigious talent from the start. His vibrant watercolor and oil paintings, which brought classic literature and American folklore to life, were a testament to his early promise. Born in 1882 in Needham, Massachusetts, Wyeth's artistic journey began at the Massachusetts Normal Art School before he honed his skills at Howard Pyle's prestigious illustration school in Wilmington, Delaware. Under Pyle's guidance, Wyeth's dramatic, narrative-driven style, especially in his watercolor illustrations, became his signature.

Wyeth's rise to fame was marked by his work for Scribner's Classics, where his illustrations for books like Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Last of the Mohicans became iconic. His watercolors not only captured the grandeur of adventure and the intimacy of human emotion but also reflected a deep connection to American historical subjects and landscapes. This connection to the land and its stories instills a sense of national pride in his audience.

Throughout his career, Wyeth balanced commercial illustration with fine art, maintaining a rigorous discipline and a lifelong passion for storytelling through imagery. His legacy lives on not only in his own work but also through the artistic achievements of his children and grandchildren. His son, Andrew Wyeth, became a renowned painter known for his realistic landscapes. At the same time, his grandson, Jamie Wyeth, is a contemporary artist who often incorporates elements of surrealism in his work. Today, N. C. Wyeth is remembered as one of the foremost visual narrators in American art, with watercolors that continue to inspire new generations of artists and viewers.

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