About Haystacks in Brittany: In "Haystacks in Brittany", Paul Gauguin presents a vivid rural landscape filled with stylized forms and bold colors. The composition is divided into horizontal bands of farmland, haystacks, and sky, with a sense of flattened perspective typical of his Synthetist style. Haystacks dominate the middle ground, rendered in warm earthy tones that contrast with the cool blues and greens of the surrounding fields. In the foreground, a Breton woman stands calmly among black-and-white cows and orange-red hay bales, emphasizing a pastoral harmony. The sky stretches calmly above, with a narrow band of pale light just above the horizon that gives the landscape a sense of depth. Gauguin's brushstrokes are broad and deliberate, rejecting naturalistic detail in favor of symbolic color and simplified form. The painting captures the spiritual serenity of rural life, seen through Gauguin's visionary lens. // Image Credit: Paul Gauguin, Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC. Horses and humans interact in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive recreational activities, as well as in working activities such as therapy, agriculture, and entertainment. For example, the beautiful black horse in today's puzzle takes children for rides and gets them used to interacting with animals.
In this fun and challenging puzzle we feature a green garland decorated with gold and silver shimmering baubles. As a versatile and classic ornament, garlands have been used for centuries to celebrate various occasions, with their origins dating back to ancient times. Traditionally made from evergreen branches, such as pine, fir, or cedar, garlands symbolize continuity, hope, and the enduring spirit of life even in the coldest months. Artificial garlands, like the one featured in this puzzle, have become popular choices for modern holiday decorating due to their convenience and longevity. Unlike natural counterparts, these garlands maintain their pristine appearance throughout the festive season and beyond, making them a practical yet stylish choice for those seeking a lasting and reusable holiday display.
Step into the tranquility of nature's embrace with today's jigsaw puzzle. Featuring a scenic view of an alpine landscape in the Chugach National Forest, Alaska, this new puzzle will keep you entertained for hours. Let the pieces guide you through a visual journey of awe-inspiring vistas and explore the untouched splendor of the Chugach wilderness. If you didn't know, The Chugach National Forest is a United States National Forest in south central Alaska. The area includes extensive shorelines, forests, glaciers, and rivers. Much of this area remains untouched and unexplored.
Commonly used for food, these round, single-seed stone fruits of the walnut tree can be eaten on their own (raw, toasted, or pickled), or as an ingredient of a dish: Waldorf salad, baklava, walnut banana bread, walnut brownies and more. Walnuts are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, B vitamins, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Also known as myrobalan plum, the cherry plum is a species of plum native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia. The cherry plum is a popular ornamental tree for garden and landscaping use, grown for its very early flowering. It' fruit is an edible yellow or red drupe, 2 to 3 cm in diameter. Some cherry plum varieties have sweet fruits that can be eaten fresh, while others are sour and are used for making jam or as ingredients for other dishes.
In this puzzle we feature a great spotted woodpecker ("Dendrocopos major") perched on the side of a tree. This beautiful woodpecker is native to a wide range of habitats in Europe and Asia. It prefers wooded habitats with mature trees, as it relies on these trees for foraging and nesting. Great spotted woodpeckers engage in tree excavation for both foraging and nesting purposes, as well as employ drumming as a means of communication for contact and territorial signaling. Similar to their fellow woodpeckers, they possess specialized anatomical adaptations that enable them to withstand the physical demands imposed by their rhythmic hammering behavior. The great spotted woodpecker showcases a visually striking plumage, characterized by its black upperparts, stark white underparts, and a distinctive crimson crown in males or a black crown in females, while both sexes feature a notable white facial streak. It's name comes from the small white spots or speckles that can be observed on its wings and back, contrasting with the black plumage.
Are you ready for another fun and challenging puzzle? In this new one we're going back in time and visiting Piazza del Duomo in Amalfi - a town and comune in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania, Italy. The puzzle image is based on a 1835 painting by Martinus Rorbye. The painting depicts a view of Piazza del Duomo. In the center of the composition is the Amalfi Cathedral and the stairs leading to it. Dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew, the cathedral was built in the 9th and 10th centuries. Since then it has been added to and redecorated several times, overlaying Arab-Norman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque elements, and finally a new 19th century Norman-Arab-Byzantine facade - not visible in the image featured in this puzzle.
In today's puzzle we feature a colorful playground slide. The earliest known playground slide was erected in Washington DC in early 1902. Today playground slides are found in parks, playgrounds, schoolyards and backyards all around the world. They are made from a a combination of metal, wood and plastic and come in variety of of designs, sizes and colors.
This fun new puzzle is based on a captivating artwork created by the talented artist Frances Flora Bond Palmer. The scene unfolds with a splendid display of flowers, gracefully arranged in a white vase adorned with a blue pattern and delicate gold trim. Placed on a balcony, a table showcases an assortment of red berries, clusters of grapes, and various other fruits. Adding to the allure, the artwork presents a breathtaking vista of the scenic Hudson River in New York. In the midst of this visual feast, a hummingbird gracefully approaches a trumpet vine on a trellis, enhancing the composition's natural charm. Beyond this picturesque scene, one catches a glimpse of a solitary house nestled in a distant valley, boats serenely sailing on the river, and majestic mountains that complete the breathtaking panorama.
George Stubbs' painting Zebra, created around 1763, is a fascinating piece that reflects the period’s growing European interest in exotic animals and the natural world. Stubbs, an English painter known primarily for his exceptional horse paintings, had a deep interest in anatomy, which is evident in the way he carefully studied and rendered animals. This piece, Zebra, features a zebra in a naturalistic style, set against a somewhat pastoral, English landscape. The animal stands almost regally, depicted with meticulous attention to the details of its striped coat and form, showcasing Stubbs' anatomical knowledge and his appreciation for the exotic creature. The zebra in this painting was one of the first of its kind brought to England, a gift to Queen Charlotte.
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