Puzzle 1000 Piece Auckland Art Gallery Auckland Volcanoes

Discover the intricate beauty of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland with this puzzle featuring a historic map. Lettuce collaborated with Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki to present this extraordinary new puzzle, providing a detailed view of New Zealand’s artistic heritage through the eyes of exceptional artists. The historic map this puzzle features, vividly captures the volcanic landscape with undulating shades of orange and pink, detailing the dark orange scoria and volcanic cones, dark pink basaltic lava streams, and peach coloured clay and sandstone. Originally crafted by Ferdinand von Hochstetter in 1859, the map was later published in Europe by Justus Perthes, a German firm known for its geographic expertise. Showcasing the Isthmus of Auckland and its extinct volcanoes, the map offers a unique glimpse into Aotearoa's geography as it was perceived for European audiences. This puzzle provides an immersive experience in New Zealand art, inviting you to enjoy the process of assembling and completing these beautiful representations of our artistic heritage.

• A 1000 piece puzzle.
• Puzzle pieces come in a fabric bag.
• Finished puzzle dimensions: 70cm x 50cm.
• Box dimensions: 26.5cm x 21.5cm x 5.5cm.
• The cardboard for the puzzles and boxes are a mixture of recycled and sustainably grown timber.
• All inks used are soy based ink.