This religious counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Earthbound designed from a painting by Evelyn De Morgan shows an aging king, cloaked in heavy golden robes, desperately clutching a hoard of gold coins while a dark-winged celestial figure attempts to draw a star-studded veil over him. In creating this piece, De Morgan wanted to emphasize the tragedy of a soul so consumed by material wealth that it remains "earthbound," unable to see the spiritual glory and eternal light offered by the heavens. The visual palette is a masterful contrast of rich, metallic golds and deep ambers against the swirling, midnight blues of the angel's robes and the soft, peach-toned clouds of a distant sunset. This pattern is for lovers of Symbolism and Pre-Raphaelite art like myself who appreciate complex allegorical narratives and the exquisite detail of ornate fabrics and celestial motifs. 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: Evelyn De Morgan
Stitch Count: 450w x 338h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 32-1/8w X 24-1/8h in |
| 16 Count, 28-1/8w X 21-1/8h in |
| 18 Count, 25w X 18-3/4h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 20-3/8w X 15-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 164
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.
