Regular and Large print chart included
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Autumn by Edward Atkinson Hornel is a richly atmospheric celebration of childhood, nature, and the changing seasons. Painted in 1904, the artwork reflects Hornel’s signature decorative style, blending expressive brushwork, glowing color, and immersive natural textures into a dreamlike woodland scene.
The painting depicts two young girls resting beside a pond surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and graceful white swans. One child reclines quietly among the foliage while the other gazes thoughtfully toward the viewer, creating a mood that feels peaceful, reflective, and slightly mysterious. Hornel layers warm browns, golds, greens, and russet tones throughout the composition, allowing the dense foliage and shimmering water to envelop the figures in a tapestry of autumn color.
Influenced by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art Nouveau design, Hornel emphasized emotional atmosphere and decorative rhythm over strict realism. His energetic brushstrokes and textured surfaces create movement across the leaves, water, and fabric, while the swans add an elegant, almost fairy-tale quality to the scene. The result feels both intimate and enchanted, capturing the fleeting beauty of autumn and childhood innocence.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the rich painterly textures, glowing autumn palette, and serene woodland atmosphere of Hornel’s original artwork. The intricate leaves, luminous reflections, and expressive details make this an especially rewarding project for stitchers who love seasonal artwork, decorative Impressionist-inspired designs, and romantic nature scenes.
This painting resides at the Tate Britain art gallery in London, England.
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Design Size:
309w x 360h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 22.07 x 25.71 inches - 561mm x 653mm
18 count: 17.17 x 20.00 inches - 436mm x 508mm
20 count: 15.45 x 18.00 inches - 392mm x 457mm
22 count: 14.05 x 16.36 inches - 357mm x 416mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 65 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
