This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Grand Canal, Venice designed from a painting by Joseph Mallard William Turner shows gondolas and sailing vessels gliding along the shimmering waters of Venice under a vast, sunlit sky. This looks like an impressionist style of artwork, although it is not. The artist painted this in a Romantic style, which paved the way for Impressionism. The artwork is missing sharp, definite lines, but the effect is still mesmerizing, as if it were a beautiful, colorful dream taking place on the water. If you can appreciate scenic waterscapes like myself, you might be able to imagine the fresh scent of salty sea air and warm morning mist drifting on a soft lagoon breeze. Every delicate reflection captures the luminous splendour of daylight across grand architecture, making this Venetian vista a true joy to stitch. Our patterns use only full cross stitches. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Joseph Mallord William Turner
Stitch Count: 360w x 270h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 19-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 16-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 15h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 12-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 137
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.
