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Barbers shop with Monkeys and Cats
Barbers shop with Monkeys and Cats. Teniers, Abraham (1629-1670). Oil on copper
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Abraham Allegory Anthropomorphic Barber Bellows Cats Flemish Monkey Shave Teniers Tongs Vanity
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Add a touch of whimsy to your puzzle collection with Media Storehouse's "Barbershop with Monkeys and Cats" jigsaw puzzle. Featuring an intricately detailed oil painting by Flemish artist Abraham Teniers, this puzzle brings the lively scene of a 17th-century barbershop to life. Monkeys and cats frolic among patrons, creating a charming and entertaining puzzle experience. With stunning colors and sharp image quality, this jigsaw puzzle is not only fun to piece together but also a beautiful addition to any room. Experience the joy of solving a high-quality, engaging puzzle with Media Storehouse.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Barbershop with Monkeys and Cats" is a captivating oil on copper painting by the Flemish artist Abraham Teniers, created in 1629. This intriguing work of art offers a unique blend of the mundane and the fantastical, as it depicts a bustling barbershop filled with anthropomorphic animals. At the heart of the scene is a barber, intently focused on shaving a customer's beard while a monkey looks on curiously from a nearby chair. The barber's tools of the trade are spread out on the table before him: a pair of tongs, a razor, and a set of bellows. The warm glow of the fireplace casts an inviting light over the scene, making it a cozy and welcoming space. But this is no ordinary barbershop. Teniers infuses the scene with a touch of whimsy and allegory, as evidenced by the presence of the cats and monkeys. The cats, lounging on the floor and perched on the counter, represent vanity and the fleeting nature of beauty. The monkeys, with their human-like behavior and curiosity, represent the human condition and the desire for entertainment and companionship. The historical context of this painting is also noteworthy. Teniers was a prominent Flemish painter of the Baroque period, known for his genre scenes that depicted everyday life. "Barbershop with Monkeys and Cats" is a prime example of his ability to capture the essence of a moment in time and imbue it with meaning and symbolism. This painting is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, to make us ponder the deeper meanings of everyday life, and to simply bring a smile to our faces. It is a true masterpiece that continues to captivate and delight viewers centuries after it was created.
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