A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (50 Pieces) Mini Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle

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A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (French: Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la Grande Jatte)...
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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.
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (French: Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la Grande Jatte) painted in 1884, is Georges Seurat's most famous painting. It is a leading example of pointillist technique, executed on a large canvas. Seurat's composition includes a number of Parisians at a park on the banks of the River Seine. 

The perfect gift or stocking-stuffer for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, fine art enthusiasts, and Francophiles, this traditional mini adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme 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: 50
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 6" X 4"
  • Artist: Georges Seurat
  • Serial #: NP20-050-257M
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 1
  • Made in the USA
  • Mini Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
  • Serial #: NP20-050-257M
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 50
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 6" X 4"
  • Design Cut Style: Victorian
  • Difficulty: Level 1

Georges Seurat

Georges Seurat was a pioneering French painter who played a vital role in the development of modern art. His unique contribution was the invention of Pointillism, a technique based on the meticulous application of small, distinct dots of color. Born in Paris in 1859, Seurat studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and was initially influenced by the academic tradition and Impressionism. However, he soon sought a more scientific approach to painting, drawing from contemporary theories of optics and color perception to craft a new visual language emphasizing harmony and structure.

Seurat’s iconic work, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, exemplifies his revolutionary technique and artistic vision. Completed over two years and composed carefully, the painting captures a moment of leisure on the banks of the Seine, transforming a simple scene into a monumental exploration of light, color, and form. His work, which rejected the spontaneity of Impressionism in favor of calculated composition, stirred both admiration and controversy within the art world of his time, adding an intriguing dimension to his impact.

Though Seurat’s career was tragically short—he died in 1891 at the age of 31—his influence has endured for generations. His scientific approach to painting laid the foundation for Neo-Impressionism and significantly impacted the trajectory of Post-Impressionist art. Seurat’s commitment to merging art with science created a body of work that continues to be celebrated for its innovation, beauty, and enduring influence, instilling a sense of the lasting impact of his contributions.