This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Pretty Girl designed from a painting by William MacGregor Paxton shows a stylish young woman in a chic lavender dress, leaning back in an elegant armchair while holding a small perfume atomizer to her ear. In creating this piece, the artist wanted to emphasize the sophisticated charm and modern femininity of the early 20th century, no doubt finding inspiration in the quiet, luxurious moments of a private boudoir. The visual palette is a refined collection of soft violets and warm, shimmering golds, beautifully complemented by the luminous porcelain of her skin and the deep, dark mahogany of her hair. This pattern is for lovers of the Boston School and the Gilded Age like myself who appreciate the masterly way light can catch the edge of a silk sleeve and the way classic artists captured a sense of effortless glamour. The scene captures the airy elegance of a bygone era, where every detail feels like a polished jewel. 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 MacGregor Paxton
Stitch Count: 324w x 404h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 28-3/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 25-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 22-3/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
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22 Count, 14-5/8w X 18-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 119
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.
