Surprised! - National Gallery 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Step into the wild imagination of Henri Rousseau with Surprised!, a striking 1000 piece puzzle from the National Gallery collection. 

This 1891 masterpiece captures a tiger poised in dense jungle foliage, its vivid colours and dreamlike details drawing you into Rousseau’s vision of untamed nature. Though he never left France, his jungle scenes remain some of his most famous works. Packaged in a recyclable, planet-friendly box, this puzzle is a mindful way to enjoy art while minimising waste.

• Completed puzzle size: 69cm x 48cm
• Artist: Henri Rousseau
• Includes a guide print
• Earth friendly - made with 100% recycled board

Henri Rousseau was a self-taught French painter known for his dreamlike jungle scenes, despite never having seen a real jungle. Drawing inspiration from botanical gardens, illustrations, and his vivid imagination, he created lush, exotic landscapes filled with wild animals and rich colours. His unique, almost surreal style was initially misunderstood but later celebrated by artists like Picasso. Today, Rousseau’s work is admired for its boldness and originality, capturing a world of wonder and mystery through his distinctive artistic vision.