This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern, entitled The Orient and the Occident, is designed from a painting by Nicaise de Keyser and shows an allegorical contrast between eastern and western cultures. The woman from the Orient is depicted as a woman with bronze skin, dark hair, and mesmerizing dark eyes that are capable of entrancing anyone who catches her gaze. Her beauty is eye-catching against the blue and white background of the sky. She wears a headdress, bangles in her hair, on her arm, and around her neck in the form of a necklace, and her clothing is shown in intricate prints with vivid colors that bring about a mystique in her appearance that is far from boring. She is seen admiring the necklace of the Occidental woman. In contrast, the Occident woman is shown with blond hair, pale skin, flowers adorning her hair, and a plain wrap, although warm in color, and she appears to be shy. She is holding a writing instrument, portrayed as the intellectual between the two of them. Whatever the case may be, the pattern is simply stunning! 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: Nicaise de Keyser
Stitch Count: 360w x 469h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18, and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 33-1/2h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 29-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 26h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 21-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 150
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.
