About A Game of Horse and Rider: "A Game of Horse and Rider" (c. 1775/1780) by Jean Honoré Fragonard is a Rococo-style painting that captures a lively outdoor scene filled with playful energy. The composition is set in a lush, idyllic landscape with towering trees and soft, atmospheric lighting. In the foreground, a group of young people engage in a game while another watches or reacts with amusement. The figures display a sense of movement and spontaneity, characteristic of Fragonard’s style, which often emphasized themes of leisure, love, and playful aristocratic pastimes. The colors are bright and pastel-like, with a warm palette that enhances the painting's lighthearted mood. The sweeping brushstrokes and delicate detailing of foliage, fabrics, and faces further add to the dynamic and graceful aesthetic. The inclusion of nature, a gently flowing river, and distant figures in boats contribute to the painting's sense of depth and tranquility. // Image Credit: Jean Honoré Fragonard, Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
This new puzzle is based on the 1887 oil on canvas painting by Gustave Caillebotte - a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Between 1877 and 1878, Caillebotte made a series of paintings focusing on swimmers, rowers, fishermen, and canoers at his family estate in Yerres. One of these paintings is Skiffs or "Pesissoires sur L'Yerres" (Flat-Bottom Canoes on the Yerres) how it was originally named. The painting was first exhibited at the fourth impressionist exhibition in 1879.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Vincent van Gogh's masterpiece "Shoes" with today's puzzle. As you enter the virtual puzzle room, you'll be greeted by a beautifully rendered digital recreation of "Shoes" . The painting showcases a pair of weathered, worn-out shoes resting on a wooden surface, telling a story of the artist's deep connection to the everyday objects that surround us. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or a van Gogh enthusiast, our online jigsaw puzzle featuring "Shoes" by Vincent van Gogh is sure to captivate and inspire you. Immerse yourself in the world of art and indulge in the joy of solving puzzles, all from the comfort of your own device. Get ready to embark on a creative journey through time and unveil the beauty of one of van Gogh's most iconic works.
In this new puzzle we feature three cute piggies. The puzzle image is based on "The Prize Piggies"(Christmas and New Year card) (1891) by L. Prang & Co. The original picture it depicts five small pigs in a pigsty looking out of a framed barn window. The picture was first exhibited in "Chromo-Mania! The Art of Chromolithography in Boston, 1840-1910.". The Prize Piggies was said to be the most popular picture of 1891.
In this new puzzle we feature a cute house sparrow sitting on a tree branch. The house sparrow is strongly associated with human habitation, and can live in urban or rural settings. The house sparrow originated in the Middle East and spread, along with agriculture, to most of Eurasia and parts of North Africa. It feeds mostly on the seeds of grains and weeds, but it is an opportunistic eater and commonly eats insects and many other foods.
Piper mestonii, also known as Queensland long pepper or long pepper, is an evergreen climbing vine found in the rainforests of New Guinea and a small area in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It grows in lush rainforests, often near creeks and rivers, at altitudes from sea level to about 350 meters (1,150 feet). The vine has a sturdy stem up to 4 cm (1.6 inches) thick and large, ovate leaves that can grow up to 27 cm (11 inches) long and 20 cm (7.9 inches) wide, with pointed tips and heart-shaped or tapered bases. This plant is dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants. The female flowers form cylindrical spikes in the leaf axils, which eventually develop into bright red, fleshy fruits. These fruits, known as infructescences, can grow up to 7 cm (2.8 inches) long in Australia and even larger in New Guinea. Piper mestonii thrives in the rainforests of New Guinea but is much rarer in Australia, found only in a small area of the Bellenden Ker Range in Queensland.
Plums are stone fruits, meaning they contain a single hard pit at the center. They are known for their juicy, sweet, and sometimes tart flesh, which can range in color from yellow to red or even dark purple, depending on the variety. Plums are highly nutritious, providing essential vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants. They also contain fiber, which is beneficial for digestive health. Often eaten fresh, plums can also be dried (resulting in prunes) or used in jams, sauces, and desserts. Pick your difficulty level, start the game and put the freshly picked plums back together for a fun and relaxing time. Have fun!
Celery root, also called celeriac, knob celery, and turnip-rooted celery is a variety of celery cultivated for its edible stem and shoots. Celeriac is edible raw or cooked, and tastes similar to the leaf stalks of common celery cultivars. It may used as an ingredient in soups, casseroles, roasted, stewed, or blanched.
Dive into the intricate details of autumn with our "Textures of Fall" jigsaw puzzle. Featuring three small leaves delicately resting on a textured concrete surface, this puzzle captures the subtle beauty of fall. Each piece highlights the fine veins of the leaves and the varied textures of the concrete, offering a meditative and engaging experience. Perfect for those who appreciate the finer details of nature, this puzzle invites you to explore the quiet elegance of the season. Can you piece together the serene textures of fall?
Jacobaea maritima, also known as silver ragwort or dusty miller, is a popular ornamental plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western Mediterranean region but is commonly cultivated in other parts of the world, including Europe, North America, and Australia. The plant is characterized by its distinctive silvery-grey foliage, which is covered in fine hairs that give it a velvety texture. The leaves are deeply lobed and can reach up to 20 cm in length. In the summer, the plant produces clusters of small, yellow flowers on tall, wiry stems. Silver ragwort is often grown in gardens as a ground cover or border plant, but it can also be used in mixed container plantings. It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types and growing conditions, although it prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Today's new puzzle features a beautiful close-up image of dew droplets on green leaves. If you didn't already know, dew droplets form when the temperature of an object drops below the dew point temperature, causing moisture in the air to condense and form small water droplets on the surface of the object. This usually happens overnight, when the air near the ground cools down, making it unable to hold as much moisture as before. This process is called dew formation and is most commonly seen on plants and other surfaces in the early morning. With multiple difficulty levels to choose from, our online jigsaw puzzle is perfect for both beginners and experienced puzzlers alike. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the calming and captivating experience of piecing together this gorgeous dewy image.
Today's puzzle showcases a beautiful sycamore tree bathed in sunlight, its branches stretching outward with leaves shimmering in shades of green, yellow, and gold. Sycamore trees are known for their iconic peeling bark that reveals patches of creamy white, gray, and green beneath, giving the trunk a mottled appearance. These trees are often found along riverbanks, floodplains, and urban areas due to their resilience and adaptability. They can grow exceptionally large, often reaching heights of 100 to 130 feet, with trunks that can become impressively wide, making them some of the largest deciduous trees in most areas of the world. The leaves, broad and maple-like, turn golden in autumn, as seen in this image, creating a striking seasonal display. Sycamore trees play a vital ecological role, offering shade, stabilizing soil, and providing habitats for various wildlife, including birds and squirrels.
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