Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
The Attic
Deleted puzzles by artist Ichiro Tsuruta
This page shows puzzles that are no longer available, just for historical curiosity, and for completeness.
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1000 pieces
 © Ichiro Tsuruta Papillon (Tsuruta)Pensive elegance - and definitely a touch of Art Deco in that hairline. The original title is papion, the transliterated version of the French for butterfly.  Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987. He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters.  Permanently unavailableAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: A10487 (1000-487 on package) Retail price ¥3900 |
 © Ichiro Tsuruta Casablanca (Tsuruta)A figure clad in an elegant gown admires a bunch of lilies - yet strikes a somehow enigmatic pose...  Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987. He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters. Permanently unavailableAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: A10488 (1000-488 on package) Retail price ¥3900 |
 © Ichiro Tsuruta Scarlet declaration (Tsuruta)Wow - a Tsuruta classic! Such elegance from such a simple collection of lines... this is not an easy puzzle: there are only four colours, white, black, red, and pale flesh, for almost all of the pieces.  Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987. He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters. Permanently unavailableAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: A10489 (1000-489 on package) Retail price ¥3900 |
 © Ichiro Tsuruta White shirt (Tsuruta)The girl in the white shirt - a favourite subject of Tsuruta's...  Born in 1954, Ichiro Tsuruta grew up in the lush natural surroundings of Kumamoto (Kyushu). He attended Tama Art University in Tokyo, and after a period of Western-influenced realism, began to develop his own distinctive style - his portraits of women combine elements from Japanese art with inspiration from Art Deco. His place as a leading commercial artist was confirmed by the success of his advertising images for Noevir cosmetics in 1987. He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters. Permanently unavailableAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: A10490 (1000-490 on package) Retail price ¥3900 |
 © Ichiro Tsuruta Crane (Tsuruta)Here the subject holds an origami paper crane (tsuru) on her outstretched fingers; this may be a play on the artist's family name, Tsuruta, which is literally "crane - paddy-field". This picture is dated 1999.  Somewhere to buy origami: Lauraine Origami Paper Store Ichiro Tsuruta is a contemporary artist, with a distinctive style of powerful simple drawing. He signs his art "Ichiro T", emphasising his given name, as is traditional, but writing in Roman letters. Permanently unavailableAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: E14438 (14-438 on package) Retail price ¥3000 |
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