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Garden Scene in Britanny

This art themed puzzle is based on the 1886 oil painting "In Brittany" ("En Bretagne") by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The painting depicts two women and a toddler enjoying a sunny day the garden. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. Renoir's paintings are notable for their vibrant light and saturated color, most often focusing on people in intimate and candid compositions. The female nude was one of his primary subjects. A prolific artist, he created several thousand paintings. . The single largest collection of his works - 181 paintings - is at the Barnes Foundation, in Philadelphia.

The Apple Market

Today's puzzle is based on an oil on canvas painting from 1880 by Stanislas Lepine (a French painter who specialized in landscapes, especially views of the Seine). In this landscape beautiful painting, Lepine depicts an apple market on the banks of the river Seine in Paris in the late 1800s. Put the pieces back together and see the people buying and selling baskets full of freshly picked apples.

The Poor Poet

Another art inspired puzzle is here. In this new one we feature "The Poor Poet" - the best known and most popular painting by German painter Carl Spitzweg. The painting was made in 1839 and had three versions. The alleged first version is privately owned and used to be on loan to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg. The best known version is now in the Neue Pinakothek, Munich (the one featured in this puzzle). Another version was held in the National Gallery, Berlin. The one featured in this puzzle depicts a poet in his poor attic room. Spitzweg possibly borrowed his title from the drama by August von Kotzebue, The Poor Poet (1812).

Weaning the Calves

The scene depicted in today's puzzle is probably located on one of the pasturelands of the Pyrenees where Rosa Bonheur, the author of the painting that this puzzles is based on, took a trip there in 1850. The painting depicts some calves separated from their mother in an improvised pen. If you didn't know, weaning is the process of gradually introducing an young animal or human to what will be its adult diet while withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk. The process takes place only in mammals, the only as they are the only animals that produce milk.

Croquet Scene

This new puzzle is based on a painting from 1866 by Winslow Homer and it depicts three women and one man play croquet. If you didn't already know, croquet is a sport that involves hitting wooden or plastic balls with a mallet through hoops. There are several variations of croquet, differing in the scoring systems, order of shots, and layout. Croquet is played on a grass court.

Oarsmen at Chatou

Today's puzzle is based on a painting by the French impressionist artist Auguste Renoir. The painting depicts a brightly colored scene on the banks of the river the Seine near the town of Chatou, a popular spot for boating and leisure activities in the late 19th century. In the foreground we can see a woman and three men, one in a canoe. In the background the river Seine, some other small boats and the a few houses on the other side of the river.

Still Life with Flowers and Fruit

Today's art themed puzzle is based on the 1866 "Still Life with Flowers and Fruit" painting by Henri Fantin-Latour. The painting is one of four still lifes commissioned from the artist by Michael Spartali (a Greek businessman and diplomat). In addition to his realistic paintings, like the one in this puzzle, Fantin-Latour created imaginative lithographs inspired by the music of some of the great classical composers.

The Mexican Major

This new puzzle is based Frederic Remington's 1889 painting "The Mexican Major". Frederic Sackrider Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. The painting featured in this puzzle was inspired by Remington's six-week visit to Mexico in 1889 in preparation for an article in Harper’s Weekly magazine. During his visit Remington was greatly impressed by the Mexican army.

Italian Landscape with Umbrella Pines

Today's puzzle is based on an oil on canvas painting by Hendrik Voogd (a Dutch painter and printmaker, who was active in Italy). In this beautiful painting, Voogd depicted the gardens of the Villa Borghese in Rome in the late afternoon. You can see the setting sun behind the impressive umbrella pines in the background, and some people enjoying their afternoon in the foreground of the painting.

Basket of Pears and Crabapples

This new puzzle is based on "Basket of Pears and Crabapples", an oil painting created by American artist John F. Francis in the 19th century. The painting is a still life depiction of a basket filled with ripe pears and crabapples arranged on a table against a neutral background. The composition of the painting is simple and straightforward, with the basket and fruit taking up most of the canvas. However, Francis's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, creating a sense of realism and presence that draws the viewer in.

Dining Room in the Country

Today's puzzle is based on Pierre Bonnard's painting "Dining Room in the Country". It depicts the dining room in Bonnard's country house in Vernonnet, a small town on the Seine. Leaning on the windowsill is Marthe de Meligny, the artist's wife, and on the chairs his two cats.

Long Island Homestead

This new jigsaw puzzle is based on a captivating artwork by Andrew W. Warren. It depicts a charming rural homestead in Long Island in the 1800s. The painting showcases the idyllic daily life of the homestead, with a farmhouse, a barn, vegetable and flower gardens, and livestock grazing in the surrounding hills. The painting also captures several figures relaxing on the porch and two women working in the wheat fields. The artwork is a poignant reminder of the self-sufficient way of life that was prevalent in rural areas before the advent of modernization. Warren's skillful execution and attention to detail make this artwork a timeless and inspiring piece of art.