500 Extra Large Piece Puzzle - 680mm x 485mm Box Dimensions - 410mm x 290mm x 50mm The Dog Show - by Sally Caldwell FisherThis is a 500 piece extra large (XL) piece jigsaw puzzle from Gibsons puzzles. The large Pièces are designed for easier handling by being both larger and more individually shaped. In a dog show, judges familiar with specific dog breeds evaluate individual dogs for how well they conform to published breed standards. Conformation shows are also referred to as dog shows or breed shows. Conformation shows are typically held under the auspices of a national kennel club. At the highest levels are Championship or all-breed shows, which have separate classes for the majority of breeds. In addition, the show can be breed- or group-specific, usually organized by a breed club and often called a specialty show. The first conformation dog show was held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England in 1859. Sally Caldwell Fisher has gained international recognition for her portrayal of New England coastal life. Painting her surroundings, favorite places or fond recollections, she brings humour to her illustrations of everyday life in rural America. It is her passion for its landscape, affection for its characters and strong connections to the past that has endeared her to New England. Born and raised with several brothers and sisters in the Midwest, Sally Caldwell Fisher was given watercolours at an early age. Her mother, also an artist, provided her with good materials to create her art. After graduating from the Unversity of Michigan, Sally moved to coastal New England, where she fell in love with its natural beauty, a study in constrasts between the sea and the seasons. Sally's art has appeared in numerous magazines and she designed no fewer than three event posters for the America's Cup and the Tall Ship, Quebec, in 1984. Her art is included in the permanent collections of the White House, Smithsonian Institution, the Bruce Museum and many others. Sally constantly finds inspiration from the past and is an avid collector of antique photographs and reproductions.
