99-piece mini puzzle from Penny Puzzle called Mountain Blossoms by Robert John Thornton
About Robert John Thornton’s flower paintings
Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) was an English physician, botanist, and publisher, best known for The Temple of Flora – one of the most famous botanical works ever created. Thornton wished to unite science, art, and poetry, portraying the beauty and wonder of nature through a series of unique floral portraits.
Unlike traditional botanical illustrations, Thornton’s flowers were placed in dramatic landscapes filled with atmosphere and symbolism. Roses bloom under romantic skies, tulips rise proudly in expansive landscapes, and the famous Night-Blooming Cereus unfolds in the moonlight at the very moment it blooms. These unique images combined botanical accuracy with the artistic expression of Romanticism.
The Temple of Flora was created between 1799 and 1807 and became one of the most opulent flower books of its time. Although the project ended up ruining Thornton financially, his magnificent floral plates are today considered masterpieces of botanical illustration and continue to inspire garden enthusiasts, artists, and nature lovers worldwide.
About Penny Puzzle Mini Puzzles
Penny Puzzle’s mini puzzles are the perfect little hostess gift, a nice present for a Christmas calendar or the advent season – and not least a cozy little puzzle for yourself when everyday life calls for a small break.
This mini puzzle is one of many new mini puzzles from Penny Puzzle, created in a nostalgic vintage style. These small puzzles are a delightful pleasure in a beautiful design, created for the modern puzzle enthusiast.
The tiny pieces are cut with extreme precision, so there is virtually no puzzle dust, and they have an exclusive matte surface that provides a particularly pleasant puzzling experience.
The pieces are thick and matte, making it a lovely mini puzzle to give as a gift, take on a trip, or simply enjoy as a small break in everyday life.
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of pieces: 99 pieces
Finished puzzle size: 10 x 14 cm.
Box size: 9 x 6 x 2 cm
Produced in Turkey by Penny Puzzle
Age: 14-99 years
99-piece mini puzzle from Penny Puzzle called Mountain Blossoms by Robert John Thornton
About Robert John Thornton’s flower paintings
Robert John Thornton (1768–1837) was an English physician, botanist, and publisher, best known for The Temple of Flora – one of the most famous botanical works ever created. Thornton wished to unite science, art, and poetry, portraying the beauty and wonder of nature through a series of unique floral portraits.
Unlike traditional botanical illustrations, Thornton’s flowers were placed in dramatic landscapes filled with atmosphere and symbolism. Roses bloom under romantic skies, tulips rise proudly in expansive landscapes, and the famous Night-Blooming Cereus unfolds in the moonlight at the very moment it blooms. These unique images combined botanical accuracy with the artistic expression of Romanticism.
The Temple of Flora was created between 1799 and 1807 and became one of the most opulent flower books of its time. Although the project ended up ruining Thornton financially, his magnificent floral plates are today considered masterpieces of botanical illustration and continue to inspire garden enthusiasts, artists, and nature lovers worldwide.
About Penny Puzzle Mini Puzzles
Penny Puzzle’s mini puzzles are the perfect little hostess gift, a nice present for a Christmas calendar or the advent season – and not least a cozy little puzzle for yourself when everyday life calls for a small break.
This mini puzzle is one of many new mini puzzles from Penny Puzzle, created in a nostalgic vintage style. These small puzzles are a delightful pleasure in a beautiful design, created for the modern puzzle enthusiast.
The tiny pieces are cut with extreme precision, so there is virtually no puzzle dust, and they have an exclusive matte surface that provides a particularly pleasant puzzling experience.
The pieces are thick and matte, making it a lovely mini puzzle to give as a gift, take on a trip, or simply enjoy as a small break in everyday life.
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of pieces: 99 pieces
Finished puzzle size: 10 x 14 cm.
Box size: 9 x 6 x 2 cm
Produced in Turkey by Penny Puzzle
Age: 14-99 years