The Chess Game
Also known as 'The Game of Chess'.
From the painting by Arturo Ricci (1854-1919).
Falcon Gallery de luxe puzzle 3762, made exclusively for Jigsaw World.
1000 pieces, used and with 5 pieces missing.
72 x 51 cm.
28 3/8 x 20 in.
From the base of the box:
"'The Game of Chess', painted by Arturo Ricci in the latter half of the nineteenth century, is a typical example of this artist's work. Born in Florence in 1854 Ricci studied under Tito Conti before finding his own individual style in paintings of landscape and genre subjects.
Ricci is best known for his very elaborate portrayals of sumptuous interiors. In 'The Game of Chess' he creates a scene from the past, of an eighteenth century rococo drawing room and an intimate group of friends. The figures are drawn together both through the structured composition and through their game of chess. The young man, obviously amused by the state of play, himself seems to be playing a game with the affections of the ladies. One blushes behind her fan.
This work, as a whole, is delicate, frivolous and charming, it is vibrant with rich colours and textures. The artist has drawn attention to the smallest details, in the mouldings of the doors, the marbling of the floor and the gilding of the looking glass. It is interesting to note that the artist has picked out the same turquoise, pink, and yellow bouquets to decorate the furniture, the mural above the door, and even the fine embroidery on the young man's waistcoat."
Annoyingly, we found that 5 pieces were missing in this otherwise enjoyable costume genre jigsaw puzzle. A saving grace was the fact that it featured the old Falcon cut.
The Chess Game
Also known as 'The Game of Chess'.
From the painting by Arturo Ricci (1854-1919).
Falcon Gallery de luxe puzzle 3762, made exclusively for Jigsaw World.
1000 pieces, used and with 5 pieces missing.
72 x 51 cm.
28 3/8 x 20 in.
From the base of the box:
"'The Game of Chess', painted by Arturo Ricci in the latter half of the nineteenth century, is a typical example of this artist's work. Born in Florence in 1854 Ricci studied under Tito Conti before finding his own individual style in paintings of landscape and genre subjects.
Ricci is best known for his very elaborate portrayals of sumptuous interiors. In 'The Game of Chess' he creates a scene from the past, of an eighteenth century rococo drawing room and an intimate group of friends. The figures are drawn together both through the structured composition and through their game of chess. The young man, obviously amused by the state of play, himself seems to be playing a game with the affections of the ladies. One blushes behind her fan.
This work, as a whole, is delicate, frivolous and charming, it is vibrant with rich colours and textures. The artist has drawn attention to the smallest details, in the mouldings of the doors, the marbling of the floor and the gilding of the looking glass. It is interesting to note that the artist has picked out the same turquoise, pink, and yellow bouquets to decorate the furniture, the mural above the door, and even the fine embroidery on the young man's waistcoat."
Annoyingly, we found that 5 pieces were missing in this otherwise enjoyable costume genre jigsaw puzzle. A saving grace was the fact that it featured the old Falcon cut.