October’s Jigsaw Club Puzzle: Le Chahut by Georges Seurat
Step into the dazzling world of Paris in the 1890s with this month’s Jigsaw Club release: Le Chahut by Georges Seurat.
Painted between 1889–1890, this Neo-Impressionist masterpiece captures the lively energy of the can-can at the Moulin Rouge. Seurat’s technique of placing countless shimmering dots of pure colour—now known as pointillism—transforms when viewed from a distance, creating luminous tones and an almost dreamlike atmosphere.
Le Chahut caused quite a stir when it was first exhibited in Paris, sparking lively debate among critics and inspiring movements from Fauvism to Cubism. Its boldness lies not only in its avant-garde style, but also in its subject: the provocative can-can, a scandalous dance of high kicks and uproar that epitomised the spirit of Montmartre.
Coinciding with the National Gallery’s new exhibition Radical Harmony, this exclusive 1000-piece puzzle is a chance to bring the energy, colour, and history of one of Seurat’s most influential works into your home.