The Umbrellas - National Gallery 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Experience the charm of a rainy Paris afternoon with The Umbrellas - a beautiful 1000 piece puzzle from The National Gallery. 

Painted by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, this striking artwork immerses you in the crowded Parisian streets, where a sea of umbrellas shields passers-by from the rain. Look closely and you'll notice something unique - Renoir’s evolving painting style is visible within the artwork itself. The right side features loose, impressionistic brushwork, while the left is painted in a more structured, classical style. The four-year gap between these stages is also reflected in the fashions worn by the women, offering a fascinating glimpse into changing times.

As you piece together this puzzle, you’ll be drawn into the rhythm and movement of city life, appreciating the details with every section completed. Like all National Gallery puzzles, it comes in a compact, recyclable box - designed for more sustainable puzzling.

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

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a founding figure of the Impressionist movement and a master at capturing life’s most joyful moments. With soft brushstrokes and radiant light, Renoir brought scenes of everyday beauty to life - sunlit gardens, peaceful riversides, and gatherings filled with warmth and laughter.

His paintings celebrate connection and comfort, often portraying people at ease in nature or enjoying one another’s company. Renoir believed that art should be beautiful and uplifting, and that spirit shines through in every work.