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Séguy's Papillons: Numberwings Butterfly Puzzle

Nervous System

$70.00

This large wooden jigsaw puzzle features an illustration created by E.A. Séguy (1890-1985), a French artist known for his art nouveau drawings of insects. It also utilizes Nervous System's challenging maze cut with interesting,  intricate, and intertwined pieces. Hidden within the pieces, you’ll find five whimsy pieces shaped like butterflies and moths.

  •  Artwork: E.A. Séguy, "Papillons, Plate 11" (1925).
  • Featuring the Numberwings butterfly, Giant Blue Swallowtail, Tree-nymph, Stalachtis phlegia and Papilio pylades
  • 247 maze-cut puzzle pieces
  • Digitally painted onto maple plywood
  • Laser-cut in Palenville, New York
  • Finished puzzle dimensions: 7.8 x  10.2

About Nervous System

Since 2011, Nervous System has been crafting plywood puzzles that combine the artistry of classic jigsaws with the possibilities of new technology. They use custom software inspired by natural patterns to grow the intertwining shapes of the puzzle pieces. The organic forms are cut from plywood by a laser, resulting in a uniquely challenging puzzle crafted from premium materials. Each puzzle is made by hand at their solar-powered studio in the Catskill Mountains.