A game of observation and poetic imagination , this little paper puzzle invites you to reconstruct the image of a philosopher hidden within the swirls of four printed clouds. The goal: to correctly assemble the cards and reveal the face of the wise Socrates, like a celestial vision born from twilight. The exercise evokes optical illusions and pareidolia, in a spirit of intellectual entertainment typical of the Belle Époque. The set includes the four cloud cards, the rule card, and the printed solution.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 11×7cm ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition ✦ Contents: Complete with 4 "cloud" cards, 1 solution sheet and instruction envelope.
A refined game between illusion and wisdom, ideal for lovers of old-fashioned mind games or graphic curiosities with a philosophical theme.
