John Derian Paper Goods: Shells 1,000-Piece Puzzle
$24.95
Features
A reproduction of a nineteenth-century naturalist’s encyclopedia page — scallop shells arranged with the kind of care and detail that only old chromolithography can pull off. John Derian has spent his career finding images like this one and bringing them back into the world, and this puzzle is a good example of why that work matters.
It’s a 1,000-piece puzzle, so it takes some time. That’s the point. The image rewards the slow work of putting it together, and it looks beautiful on a table while you do.
A thoughtful gift for puzzle lovers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of natural history illustration.