Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be the creator of a work of art yourself? To be the artist who lays down on canvas, brushstroke by brushstroke, layer by layer, images so realistic they look like photographs?
Now you have the chance to experience that feeling with a 1000-piece puzzle that instantly transports you into the atmosphere of the realist movement, masterfully represented by the renowned French painter James Tissot
On the Thames, A Heron – one of James Tissot’s first paintings after his arrival in England, created in 1871 and faithfully reproduced in this fascinating art puzzle, is an exciting challenge for any 1000 piece puzzle lover.
Thanks to the uniformity of colour and very similar shades in which James Tissot manages to reproduce a true autumn landscape on the Thames, your attention to detail will be put to the test with each piece you add to recreate this puzzle painting.
The painting On the Thames, a Heron, reproduced in this art puzzle, also marks French painter James Tissot’s transition from the French style of painting to the charming and suave Victorian style
But what is most striking, beyond the colours and style, is the very layering of planes, in an interesting composition that brings to the forefront the flying sparrow – a fairly common bird on the banks of the Thames, but a powerful symbol of the influence that the Japanese style had on James Tissot’s creations at the time.
Why choose a James Tissot 1000 piece adult puzzle
- You will get an impressively detailed painting of James Tissot’s On the Thames, a Heron
- Art puzzle size 50 x 70 cm
- Pieces made of high quality cardboard, resistant to multiple uses
- Made from sustainable and recyclable materials
- The finish is semi-glossy and the colours are bright and vibrant
- Suitable from 14 years – a great opportunity to introduce teenagers to the fascinating world of art
Assembling an art puzzle has many benefits that are reflected on many levels:
- Increases attention to detail
- It trains your dexterity
- It is a relaxing activity
- It can be a good opportunity to disconnect from everyday life
- Helps you keep your focus on a single task
Did you know that…?
On the Thames, a Heron is a painting representative of the stylistic transition Tissot had to make after taking refuge in England following the Franco-Prussian War
Thus, because the English did not appreciate the French style of painting at all, he switched from painting historical scenes to painting scenes of social life, which were so popular with the English nobility
James Tissot was highly regarded for his ability to render in fine detail the landscapes and details of the cities that inspired him, without having to spend a great deal of time in those places.
His real name was Jacques Joseph Tissot, but he changed it when he moved to England, following a fashion of the time when many artists used to change their names to fit in with certain societies.
1000 piece puzzle – the guarantee of quality time at home
Choose the James Tissot – On the Thames, a Heron adult jigsaw puzzle, and sit back as you’ll be captivated by the subtlety of the background details rendered by Tissot in this painting.
Whether you choose to assemble it yourself or take the opportunity to spend a few relaxing hours with friends or family, you’re sure to enjoy some quality time putting together the pieces of an art puzzle.
Each adult puzzle set can become the next masterpiece you add to your collection and can be easily framed and displayed to create your own art gallery of works by the masters of colour.
Plus, a 1,000-piece puzzle like On the Thames, a Heron can be a fitting gift for a loved one when you don’t know what to get them. It lends itself to any occasion, from an anniversary gift to a Christmas present.