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Flowers, Italy - 440 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

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The Italian American futurist artist Joseph Stella painted nature in poetic and vibrant colors.Giuseppe Michele Stella was born in a...
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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.
The Italian American futurist artist Joseph Stella painted nature in poetic and vibrant colors.

Giuseppe Michele Stella was born in a mountain village near Naples, Italy, in 1877. At 18, he arrived at Ellis Island and took the English version of his name, Joseph Stella. He joined his older brother, a successful physician, and the family hoped he would follow in his brother's footsteps.

However, after a year at medical school and another year at pharmacy school, Joseph Stella found his true passion - the arts. Despite the expectations of his family he chose to follow his heart. While enrolled at the College of Pharmacy, he attended the antique class at the Art Students League in New York. By the end of his first year of pharmacy school, he had given up on his family's hopes of becoming a physician. Instead, he sought after his dream and enrolled at the New York School of Art. 

Although he is recognized primarily for his dynamic futurist paintings of New York, in particular Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge, Stella's art goes beyond the urban landscape. He saw beauty and mystery in nature and completed many images of flowers, plants, and birds, each stroke of his brush capturing the essence of life.

He once wrote that his wish was "that my every working day might begin and end, as a good omen, with the light, gay painting of a flower," a sentiment that reflects his belief in the uplifting and transformative power of art.

Although he became an American citizen in 1923, he missed the joy, light, and open spaces of his native Italian countryside and frequently escaped there to paint.

These Italian-themed works, influenced by the bright light, and filled with flora and fauna of his native Italian countryside, are layered with references to the spiritual and liturgical traditions he recalled from his youth. 

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, and flower lovers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the theme of the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
 
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Number of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: 440
  • Completed Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Size: 14" X 14"
  • Artist: Joseph Stella
  • Serial #: NPO24-440-714
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP24-440-714
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 440
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 14" x 14"
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Joseph Stella

Joseph Stella (1877–1946) was an Italian-born American painter renowned for his dynamic depictions of industrial America and his vibrant explorations of nature. Born Giuseppe Michele Stella in Muro Lucano, Italy, he immigrated to New York City in 1896 to study medicine. However, his passion for art led him to the Art Students League and the New York School of Art, where he studied under William Merritt Chase, a prominent American Impressionist painter. Chase's influence can be seen in Stella's early works, which often featured bright, lively colors and loose brushwork.

Stella's artistic journey was marked by a continual style and subject matter evolution. He gained prominence with his Futurist-inspired paintings, most notably his series on the Brooklyn Bridge, which captured the energy and dynamism of early 20th-century urban life. His work also encompassed elements of Precisionism, reflecting a deep fascination with the mechanical and architectural aspects of modernity that will intrigue any art enthusiast.

Beyond industrial themes, Stella deeply appreciated the natural world, producing a significant body of work dedicated to flora and fauna. His later pieces often featured lush, symbolic representations of nature, blending realism with a mystical sensibility. Stella's diverse oeuvre, ranging from urban landscapes to botanical studies, underscores his unique perspective and ability to find beauty in both the man-made and the natural, inspiring us with his artistic vision.

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