Regular and Large print chart included
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Baker by Boris Kustodiev is a joyful and richly detailed celebration of abundance, craftsmanship, and everyday life. Painted in 1920, this charming scene captures a smiling baker proudly presenting his freshly made pastries and breads amid shelves overflowing with baked goods, creating an atmosphere filled with warmth, hospitality, and old-world charm.
Kustodiev was renowned for his vivid portrayals of Russian merchant culture, bustling markets, festivals, and scenes of ordinary people enjoying life’s pleasures. His paintings often combine folk traditions, decorative color palettes, and theatrical compositions, resulting in works that feel both nostalgic and exuberantly alive. In Baker, every detail — from braided breads and pastries to the baker’s cheerful expression — contributes to a sense of celebration and comfort.
The composition is packed with visual texture and inviting detail. Warm golden breads, cakes, pretzels, and pastries fill the scene with richness and movement, while the baker himself becomes the welcoming centerpiece of the painting. Kustodiev’s expressive brushwork and decorative approach create a lively, almost storybook-like atmosphere that makes the viewer feel as though they have stepped into a bustling neighborhood bakery.
This artwork reflects the artist’s love of traditional Russian life and his fascination with scenes of prosperity, food, and community. The painting’s warm palette and detailed arrangement make it especially appealing for stitchers who enjoy vintage market scenes, culinary themes, and richly textured folk-inspired artwork.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the colorful breads, warm tones, and intricate details of Kustodiev’s delightful composition. It offers an engaging and visually rewarding stitching experience filled with character, nostalgia, and decorative charm.
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Design Size:
260w 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: 18.57 x 23.14 inches - 472mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.44 x 18.00 inches - 367mm x 457mm
20 count: 13.00 x 16.20 inches - 330mm x 411mm
22 count: 11.82 x 14.73 inches - 300mm 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: 62 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
