This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Corner of the Marketplace designed from a painting by Sir Edward John Poynter shows two women in classical robes tending to a playful baby next to a stone fountain where water flows gently into a basin. Poynter captures the peak beauty of a quiet afternoon, filled with the fresh scent of floral garlands drying in the sun. The warm weather radiates off the marble walls, casting soft shadows across the floor. The palette balances soft terracotta with olive drapery. For stitchers like myself, working on this layout brings immense joy, no doubt. The intricate details capture a timeless, elegant escape. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Sir Edward John Poynter
Stitch Count: 414w x 415h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 29-1/2w X 29-5/8h in |
| 16 Count, 25-7/8w X 25-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 23w X 23h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 18-3/4w X 18-3/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 162
