Regular and Large print chart included
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Aphrodite, Appledore by Frederic Childe Hassam captures a quiet moment of beauty and reflection along the rocky coastline of Appledore Island, one of the Isles of Shoals off the New England coast. Painted in 1908, this luminous work blends Impressionist light and color with the timeless elegance of classical mythology.
The painting depicts Aphrodite seated nude upon the sunlit rocks, gazing into a hand mirror as the sea stretches into the distance beside her. Hassam surrounds the figure with windswept greenery, rugged cliffs, and shimmering coastal light, creating a harmonious balance between the human form and the natural landscape. The soft pastel tones, broken brushwork, and glowing atmosphere are hallmarks of Hassam’s American Impressionist style.
Rather than portraying the goddess in a grand mythological setting, Hassam places Aphrodite within the tranquil beauty of the New England shoreline, giving the painting an intimate and modern sensibility. The composition evokes themes of beauty, contemplation, and the enduring connection between nature and classical art.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the delicate brushwork, soft coastal colors, and serene atmosphere of the original painting. The flowing textures of the landscape and the luminous treatment of light make this an elegant and artistic stitching project for lovers of Impressionism, mythology, and fine art cross stitch.
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Design Size:
218w 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: 15.57 x 23.14 inches - 396mm x 588mm
18 count: 12.11 x 18.00 inches - 308mm x 457mm
20 count: 10.90 x 16.20 inches - 277mm x 411mm
22 count: 9.91 x 14.73 inches - 252mm 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: 76 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
