Coastal Creatures Puzzle

Poster for The Conservancy, Naples, Florida, 1983, Charley Harper, 500 piece jigsaw puzzle

Coastal creatures converge in this jigsaw puzzle of Charley Harper’s stylish midcentury poster for The Conservancy (now The Conservancy of Southwest Florida) in Naples, Florida. Harper celebrates wildlife in the zone where freshwater and salt water mix, in crisp lines and vivid colors. Seabirds fill the air, and wading birds fish among shallow roots of mangrove trees. A baby sea turtle plays while an endangered manatee pokes its wrinkled gray head up to breathe. With heart and humor, Harper captures one of the last remaining examples of a unique American ecosystem.

Combines detailed color reproduction, stunning and unusual images, and sturdy construction to delight generations of novice and veteran puzzle workers.

Ages 3 and up (due to small parts)

Materials: Coated cardboard

Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches (assembled puzzle)