Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Boats at Harbor by August Gay is a luminous harbor scene filled with soft reflections, atmospheric color, and coastal tranquility. Fishing boats drift quietly across shimmering water while weathered waterfront buildings glow in warm shades of red, gold, and blue beneath a hazy sky. The loose brushwork and delicate blending of color create a dreamlike Impressionist atmosphere that captures the peaceful rhythm of life along the harbor.
American painter August Gay was associated with the California Impressionist movement and was known for his expressive landscapes, coastal scenes, and vibrant use of color. In Boats at Harbor, Gay combines painterly brushstrokes with soft tonal transitions to create a composition rich in light and reflection. The mirrored colors in the water and the simplified forms of the boats and buildings emphasize mood and atmosphere over fine detail, giving the painting a serene and timeless quality.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the glowing reflections, painterly textures, and subtle coastal palette of the original artwork. The soft blues, warm oranges, and shimmering water effects create a relaxing and visually rewarding stitching experience, resulting in a peaceful finished piece perfect for coastal and Impressionist décor.
Perfect for lovers of harbor scenes, nautical artwork, Impressionist landscapes, and artistic cross-stitch designs, this pattern brings the calm beauty of the waterfront into your stitching collection.
- 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:
288w x 225h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 20.57 x 16.07 inches - 523mm x 408mm
18 count: 16.00 x 12.50 inches - 406mm x 318mm
20 count: 14.40 x 11.25 inches - 366mm x 286mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.23 inches - 333mm x 260mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
