This painting by Richard Dadd shows a fairy scene inspired by Shakespeare. He made it in nine years while in an asylum for killing his father. The hospital steward who asked for it supported his art. The painting is full of symbolism, detail, and imagination, as Dadd created a whole world of his own, populated by fairies, goblins, and more. He also wrote a long poem to explain the meaning and identity of each character in the painting. The painting is considered to be Dadd’s masterpiece and one of the most original and complex works of Victorian art.

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• Crafted with precision and care for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages.
• Made from durable 3 mm (.14 in) thick MDF board for long-lasting quality.
• High-resolution UV printing technology for vibrant and detailed imagery. No paper laminate. We print straight onto the wood.
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• You will receive a beautifully handcrafted wooden keepsake box and inside your puzzle will come unassembled and bagged. 

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Your choice of a 23x15" in 300 pieces or a finished size of 31.5 x 23.6 inches puzzle in 500 or 1000 pieces.

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Smoky scent will decrease over time.

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More on the artwork:

The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke is a remarkable and intricate painting by the English artist Richard Dadd. He painted it over a period of nine years, while in an asylum for killing his father. The painting was commissioned by the head steward of the hospital, who admired Dadd’s talent and encouraged him to pursue his artistic vision. The painting depicts a scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, where Mercutio describes Queen Mab, the fairy queen of dreams, and her chariot made of a hazelnut shell. Dadd imagined a group of fantastical creatures gathered around a fairy feller, who is about to split a chestnut with his axe to make a new carriage for Queen Mab. It is now in the collection of the Tate Britain in London.