The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults
The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle) - Nautilus Puzzles - Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults

The Magpie by Claude Monet (490 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)

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The Magpie was painted in oils by Claude Monet in the winter of 1868 and is his largest winter painting....
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The Magpie was painted in oils by Claude Monet in the winter of 1868 and is his largest winter painting.

Between 1867 and 1893, Monet painted hundreds of landscapes illustrating the natural effects of snow. Art historians believe that a series of severe winters in France contributed to an increase in the number of winter landscapes produced by the Impressionists at the time.

The painting depicts a solitary black magpie perched on a gate with the light of the sun shining upon freshly fallen snow creating blue shadows. The painting features one of the first examples of Monet's use or colored shadows, which later became a trademark of the Impressionist movement.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, Impressionist fans, and lovers of Claude Monet's Painting, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many winter and Impressionism-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 wooden jigsaw puzzle together. 

  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Irregular Edge for a Little More Challenge
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 490
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15.5" X 10.5"
  • Artist: Claude Monet
  • Serial #: NP21-490-358
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3
  • Made in the USA
  • Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
  • Serial #: NP21-490-358
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 490
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 15.5" X 10.5"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 3

Claude Monet

Claude Monet was a French painter and one of the founding figures of the Impressionist movement, a revolutionary approach to painting that focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. Born in Paris in 1840 and raised in Le Havre, Monet began his artistic training at a young age, developing a keen eye for nature and its subtle variations. His early works already demonstrated a fascination with light and color, which would become central themes throughout his career. In 1872, he painted "Impression, Sunrise," a piece that would later give the Impressionist movement its name and mark a significant departure from the formal conventions of academic painting.

Monet's innovative use of loose brushwork and his dedication to painting en plein air allowed him to portray landscapes with a fresh immediacy that captured changing seasons, weather, and times of day. He often painted the same subject multiple times under different lighting conditions, as seen in his renowned series on haystacks, Rouen Cathedral, and the water lilies in his garden at Giverny. His style evolved throughout his life, moving from more defined forms to a near-abstract use of color and texture in his later years. Monet's garden at Giverny became his sanctuary and his most significant source of inspiration, with the Japanese bridge and lily pond providing the focus for some of his most iconic works.

By the end of his life, Claude Monet had become one of the most celebrated artists in the world. His contributions to art laid the groundwork for modern movements and inspired generations of painters to break away from tradition and seek new ways of seeing. His influence can be seen in contemporary artists who continue to push the boundaries of art. Despite suffering from cataracts and personal loss in his later years, Monet continued to paint with passion and intensity, creating works that resonate with people from all walks of life. He passed away in 1926, but his legacy endures in the vibrant, light-filled canvases that redefined the possibilities of painting. His works are housed in major museums around the globe, and Giverny remains a pilgrimage site for art lovers and historians alike.

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