Regular and Large print chart included
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Experience the charm of a sunny day along the Seine with this beautiful Argenteuil Cross Stitch Pattern by Édouard Manet. Painted in 1874, this elegant riverside scene captures a fashionable couple seated beside sailboats in the popular boating town of Argenteuil, just outside Paris.
During the 1870s, Argenteuil became a favorite destination for artists seeking modern subjects and outdoor light. Manet joined many of his Impressionist contemporaries in painting the bustling waterfront, where sailing, leisure, and social gatherings reflected the changing rhythms of modern life.
The composition combines sparkling blue water, bright summer skies, and stylish figures dressed in contemporary fashion. The striped sailor's shirt, elegant hat adorned with ribbons, and colorful floral accents create a scene filled with warmth, movement, and relaxed sophistication.
Although Manet maintained his own artistic path, Argenteuil reflects his growing interest in outdoor painting and the effects of natural light. Today, it remains one of his most beloved depictions of leisure along the Seine.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully recreates the luminous colors, waterfront atmosphere, and timeless elegance of this celebrated French masterpiece.
Bring the beauty of the French riverside and the elegance of nineteenth-century leisure into your home with this museum-quality cross stitch pattern inspired by Édouard Manet.
This painting resides at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium.
This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
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Design Size:
244w 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: 17.43 x 23.14 inches - 443mm x 588mm
18 count: 13.56 x 18.00 inches - 344mm x 457mm
20 count: 12.20 x 16.20 inches - 310mm x 411mm
22 count: 11.09 x 14.73 inches - 282mm 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: 77 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
