Lancelot and Guinevere by Herbert James Draper (437 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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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.
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Although most of his career was devoted to depictions of Greek and Roman mythology, one of Herbert James Draper's most popular works is this painting inspired by Arthurian legend. 

Guinevere, although married to King Arthur, fell in love with Lancelot, Arthur's loyal and bravest knight. Guinevere doesn't marry anyone other than Arthur, even after his death, to show remorse for her betrayal of their marriage.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers and classical fine art enthusiasts, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many chivalry and medieval themed-shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the subject of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the puzzle together.  

  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 437
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11" X 14.5"
  • Artist: Herbert James Draper
  • Serial #: NP19-437-094D
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
  • Serial #: NP19-437-094D
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 437
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11" X 14.5"
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Herbert James Draper

Herbert James Draper, a London-born English painter and illustrator, was a man of unwavering dedication to his craft. His commitment to academic traditions, honed through his studies at the Royal Academy Schools and further refined through travel and research in Rome and Paris, set the stage for his illustrious career. His finely detailed historical and mythologicaDraper'sts, rendered in a lush Academic style, captured the imagination of late Victorian and Edwardian audiences.

Draper's paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from Greek mythology, were technically brilliant and deeply resonant. His ability to infuse his works with emotional depth is perhaps best exemplified in his celebrated work, The Lament for Icarus, which won the gold medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. His idealized figures, dramatic compositions, and rich color palettes embodied the romantic and sensual qualities of the neoclassical revival. Still, he could evoke emotion that truly set his work apart.

Although Draper's popularity declined with the rise of modernist movements in the early 20th century, his work has experienced renewed recent decades. His paintings are now appreciated for their technical brilliance and their role in capturing the aesthetic ideals of his era, which valued beauty, idealism, and a return to classical forms. Draper continued to paint until his death in 1920, leaving behind a legacy of richly imagined works that bridge the gap between Victorian romanticism and classical revival, offering a window into his time's artistic tastes and cultural narratives.

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