This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Banjo Player designed from a painting by William Sidney Mount shows a vibrant and soulful portrait of a musician engaged in his craft, cradling a banjo with practiced ease. In this scene, the artist wanted to emphasize the rich musical traditions of 19th-century America, capturing the individual humanity and quiet dignity of the performer during a moment of artistic expression. The visual palette is a warm, resonant collection of mahogany browns and deep ambers, beautifully contrasted by the crisp white of the musician’s shirt and the colorful, striped pattern of his knit cap. This pattern is for lovers of American genre painting and musical history who appreciate the masterly way artists of this era captured the specific textures of wood and string, as well as the thoughtful, lively gaze of their subjects. The scene captures the intimacy of a quiet room, where the focus remains entirely on the rhythmic connection between the artist and his instrument. 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: William Sidney Mount
Stitch Count: 288w x 351h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 20-1/2w X 25h in |
| 16 Count, 18w X 21-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 16w X 19-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 13w X 15-7/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 126
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.
