This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled The Balloon Seller designed from a painting by Philip Richard Morris shows a young woman standing on a quiet city street, clutching a massive, colorful cluster of translucent balloons. The artist wanted to emphasize the poetic contrast between the somber, everyday reality of urban life and the whimsical, floating brilliance of the vendor’s wares. The colors used are a striking arrangement of deep blacks and muted greys in the woman's Victorian attire and the surrounding architecture, dramatically punctuated by the glowing ambers, rich blues, and vibrant reds of the balloons that catch the soft city light. This pattern is for lovers of 19th-century genre painting and street scenes who appreciate the delicate balance of realism and charm. The scene captures the atmospheric silence of a foggy afternoon, where a single bouquet of balloons provides a sudden, joyful burst of color! 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: Philip Richard Morris
Stitch Count: 324w x 439h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 31-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 27-3/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 24-3/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 19-7/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 122
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.
