John Derian Paper Goods: Dancing Butterflies 750-Piece Puzzle

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John Derian is an artist and designer whose work with printed images from the past transports the viewer to another world. With its deep, jewellike tones,Dancing Butterfliescaptures that time when the simple reproduction of color was a thing of wonder.This print from the nineteenth century features seven species of butterfly, the faint ID numbers still visible, hovering over a beautifully etched thistle in the kind of art-meets-science still life that inspired a generation of Victorian naturalists.

Featuring:

• 750 full-color interlocking pieces
• Art print with puzzle image
• Finished puzzle is 18 7/8" x 263/8"

Author Bio

John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.

• Artisan Puzzles are produced with great intention and quality to create hours of pure pleasure, from anticipating the assembly to admiring the completed work.