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Julia Banim

Only the brainiest will be able to solve vintage rose optical illusion in 20 seconds

Puzzle fans have had their skills put to the test thanks to a vintage optical illusion that first had people scratching their heads way back in the 1880s.

The optical illusion in question shows a pretty illustration of a rose, complete with full petals, a stem, leaves, and a small rosebud.

At first glance, you'd be forgiven for thinking you're simply looking at a sweet drawing of a beloved flower from many years ago, but true puzzlers will know that it holds an intriguing mystery.

The Victorian puzzle, which is widely known as the "Find the Flower Girl", also contains the face of a young girl. If you manage to spot her in 20 seconds or under, then you're likely a pretty smart cookie.

Ready to try it for yourself? Have a look at the following image:

The illusion dates back to the 1880s (jagranjosh)

Did you manage to find her? Don't worry if it's taken you longer than 20 seconds. Generations of puzzle lovers have grappled with this tricky illusion, which was previously shared by Jagran Josh, and many will simply give up their search.

Set your timer again and have another go, picking through each part of the fragrant flower carefully to see if you can distinguish any facial features. Once you see her, it suddenly feels so very obvious.

If you feel confident you've found the famous flower girl, then scroll down and double-check:

You'll need to rotate the rose upside own to discover its secrets (jagranjosh)

This puzzle, which was originally intended as a French Puzzle Card for children, is particularly difficult as you'll need to rotate it upside down to reveal its secrets.

Once you do, the girl's face can be seen smiling out from the centre of the sweet-smelling rose, head turned to the side, and framed with beautiful petals.

The girl's eyes, nose, and mouth have also been shaped by delicate petals, making it very much appear as if she is indeed part of the flower itself.

Do you have a puzzle to share? Email us at julia.banim@reachplc.com

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