Regular and Large print chart included
Digital or Book format available
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Recreate the delicate elegance of A Young Girl Reading, a masterpiece by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, with this full-coverage cross-stitch pattern. Painted in 1769, this charming portrait is part of Fragonard's “fantasy portrait” series, where he portrayed his friends and patrons in elaborate costumes. The young girl, originally facing the viewer, is captured in a moment of introspection, deeply absorbed in her reading, a serene contrast to her earlier posed depiction.
Fragonard's bold brushwork is a defining feature of the piece, with rapid marks that capture the girl’s blushing face and fluid strokes of unblended color that define her dress, ribbons, and the cushion she sits upon. The lace of her ruff and the intricate bodice of her dress are created with Fragonard’s innovative technique of dragging the brush handle through wet paint, adding texture and depth to the scene. This remarkable technique adds an extra layer of artistry, making the portrait as much about brushstroke and movement as it is about the young woman herself.
This counted cross-stitch pattern allows you to faithfully recreate Fragonard’s masterpiece, with attention to detail in the girl’s attire, facial expression, and the graceful fluidity of the brushstrokes. Available in regular and large print chart options, the pattern includes detailed instructions and a floss conversion chart, ensuring a smooth stitching process as you bring this beautiful 18th-century portrait to life.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
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- Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
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Design Size:
258w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 18.43 x 23.14 inches - 468mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.33 x 18.00 inches - 364mm x 457mm
20 count: 12.90 x 16.20 inches - 328mm x 411mm
22 count: 11.73 x 14.73 inches - 298mm x 374mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
