This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled The Lament for Icarus designed from a painting by Herbert James Draper shows (according to Greek mythology) Icarus lying dead from an attempt to escape captivity. His father had fashioned a pair of wings for him to escape, and he flew too close to the sun which burned him to the point of death. His body is singed and darker in color showing that he has been fatally burned. In this particular scene, nymphs are surrounding him in grief. The setting sun on the mountains in the background symbolize the transience of time and the finalization of his death. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. We only use an abundance of solid colors to produce a more realistic effect.
Artist: Herbert James Draper
Stitch Count: 324w x 383h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 27-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 23-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 21-1/4h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 17-3/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 140
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.
