The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Swing (355 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults

The Swing (334 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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In the history of painting, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing, finished in 1767, is unmatched in its frivolity and over-the-top romance....
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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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In the history of painting, Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s The Swing, finished in 1767, is unmatched in its frivolity and over-the-top romance.

At the center of the image, a pretty young woman clothed in a billowing, ruffled, ballet-pink dress floats in a dramatically lit clearing, swaying above the ground on a crimson-cushioned swing. She flicks her high-heeled shoe towards a mischievous cupid sculpture while she flirts with the man sprawled in the bushes beneath her.

While there’s plenty of intrigue in the story of its making, The Swing ultimately revels in fun and fantasy. Its decadent subject and intricate detail making it one of the most famous  Rococo paintings. 

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, and Fine Art lovers, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many love-themed shaped whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the subject 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
  • Irregular Edge for a Little More Challenge
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 334
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11.5" X 11.5"
  • Artist: Jean-Honore Fragonard
  • Serial #: NP21-334-355D
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP21-334-355D
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 334
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 11.5" X 11.5"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 2

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a French Rococo painter, was born in 1732 in Grasse, a town in southeastern France. His family moved to Paris when he was a child, where his early talent for art was evident. Under the guidance of François Boucher, a leading artist of the Rococo era and later at the prestigious French Academy in Rome, Fragonard's early work was marked by classical themes and historical painting. However, his time in Italy, where he was exposed to the works of Tiepolo and other Baroque masters, profoundly influenced his use of color and composition, adding an intriguing cross-cultural dimension to his art.

Fragonard is best known for his playful, romantic scenes that epitomize the Rococo style with their pastel hues, fluid brushwork, and intricate details. His most iconic painting, The Swing, is a perfect example of his ability to capture a moment of flirtatious joy, reflecting the aristocratic tastes and sensuality of pre-Revolutionary France. This painting, with its intricate details, pastel hues, and fluid brushwork, is a quintessential example of the Rococo style. He frequently painted scenes of love and leisure, often set in lush, idyllic gardens or opulent interiors. Fragonard's ability to convey movement and emotion, combined with a delicate touch, made his works immensely popular among the French elite during the reign of Louis XV.

Despite his success, Fragonard's career declined with the onset of the French Revolution, as the extravagant tastes of the Rococo era fell out of favor. He spent his later years in relative obscurity and modest circumstances, working occasionally in a more restrained Neoclassical style. Jean-Honoré Fragonard died in Paris in 1806. Jean-Honoré Fragonard died in Paris in 1806. However, his legacy was later revived by art historians and collectors who recognized his mastery of color, composition, and the exuberant spirit of his time. This revival was partly due to a renewed interest in the Rococo era and a reevaluation of its artistic contributions. Today, his work is celebrated as a quintessential expression of 18th-century French art.

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