{"product_id":"pomegranate-charley-harpers-tree-of-life-500-piece-puzzle","title":"Pomegranate Charley Harper's \"Tree of Life\" 500-Piece Puzzle","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharley Harper painted \u003cem\u003eTree of Life\u003c\/em\u003e in 1961 for \u003cem\u003eThe Giant Golden Book of Biology\u003c\/em\u003e, and it remains one of the most beloved works of his long career. In it, Harper distilled the extraordinary breadth of life on Earth into a single composition, selecting 102 species from across the animal, plant, and microbial kingdoms: the anglerfish and the nudibranch, the ruffed grouse and the red-headed woodpecker, the fern, the morning glory, the sunflower, the palm, a bacterium, a fungus, and a fine golden pear, among many others. The result is a painting that is simultaneously encyclopaedic and joyful, dense with detail yet immediately readable, which makes it a natural for the puzzle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate has reproduced the artwork with exacting fidelity on 250gsm matte art paper, working directly with the Harper estate to verify colour accuracy. The print carries none of the glare that plagues lesser puzzle art, so the colours read true whether you are assembling in daylight or lamplight. Pieces are ribbon-cut from thick recycled board, which gives them a satisfying weight and a firm, secure fit with minimal puzzle dust. At 500 pieces, this is a puzzle that takes genuine engagement without becoming a days-long commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembled, the puzzle measures 61 x 46 cm and the box is 22 x 27 x 5 cm. The completed image is worth framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Charley Harper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCharley Harper (American, 1922-2007) spent his career depicting the natural world with wit, precision, and an instinct for reduction he called \"minimal realism.\" Working in flat geometric forms and vivid colour, he distilled a bird, a beetle, or an entire ecosystem to its essential character without losing any of its personality. Harper was also a committed conservationist who created posters for more than 50 nature and wildlife organisations, including several major works for the US National Park Service. His influence on illustration, design, and environmental art is considerable and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled size: 61 x 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox size: 22 x 27 x 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250gsm matte art paper, no glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon-cut thick recycled board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm piece fit, minimal dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduced under licence with colour verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN 9780764961960\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for puzzlers aged 13 and over. A thoughtful gift for naturalists, art lovers, and anyone who has ever paused to consider just how much life this planet holds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pomegranate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45018198966407,"sku":"PO-JP-4-AA0708","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/4160\/0903\/files\/AA708_01.webp?v=1782457502","url":"https:\/\/thestraywhisker.com.au\/products\/pomegranate-charley-harpers-tree-of-life-500-piece-puzzle","provider":"The Stray Whisker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}