Victory Wooden Puzzles Nice, Le Guéridon - Artisan™

45 x 33 cm | 473 wooden pieces 

Introducing the 5th puzzle in the Artisan Series™ - now in 7mm!

This puzzle was first cut by hand on a scroll saw by master puzzle maker, Mark Cappitella. It was then meticulously hand traced into our software to enable us to produce it in laser cut form - allowing you to enjoy a 'hand cut' puzzle for a fraction of the price!

Nice, Le Gueridon elegantly depicts one of Raoul Dufy’s favorite subjects. The vivid, light and breezy atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast appealed to the artist’s bold palette and gestural brushwork, traits rooted in the tenets of the Fauve movement of which he was a pioneer. In the present work, Dufy applies this style to a lively interior filled with beautiful patterns, juxtaposed against a calm expanse of coastline through the open windows. Over the course of many summers in Nice, Dufy painted a series of similar compositions, one of which is at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

A guéridon is a small table supported by one or more columns, or sculptural human or mythological figures, often with a circular top. The guéridon originated in France towards the middle of the 17th century.

This puzzle comes in our beautiful Artisan Series, premium quality packaging - a very sturdy box with a magnetic closure. It will look fabulous on your bookshelf or coffee table!

Material: 7mm Linden Plywood

Artist: Raoul Dufy, 1938

Artisan: Mark Cappitella