This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Flirtation designed from a painting by Barabás Miklós shows a charming, sunlit encounter between a dapper gentleman and a beautiful young woman in a wide-brimmed straw hat and a laced bodice. In creating this piece, the artist wanted to emphasize the playful, romantic tensions of 19th-century courtship and the vibrant, textured fashion of the Biedermeier period. The visual palette is a delightful mix of warm golden yellows and crisp whites, anchored by the deep, rich greens of the garden foliage and the sophisticated dark tones of the gentleman's attire. This pattern is for romance and history lovers like myself who appreciate the subtle body language of a "flirtation" and the meticulous, lifelike detail that defines classical Hungarian portraiture. The scene captures the essence of a secluded garden terrace, broken only by a whispered compliment and the soft rustle of silk. 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: Barabas Miklos
Stitch Count: 324w x 391h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 27-7/8h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 24-3/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 21-5/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 17-3/4h 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.
