Regular and Large print chart included
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Discover the beauty of classical mythology with this elegant Clytie Cross Stitch Pattern, based on the celebrated painting by Evelyn De Morgan. Rich in symbolism and Pre-Raphaelite beauty, this captivating artwork portrays the tragic nymph Clytie, whose story has been associated with the sunflower for centuries.
According to Greek mythology, Clytie fell deeply in love with Helios, the sun god. When her love went unreturned, she spent her days gazing toward the sun as it crossed the sky, eventually transforming into a flower that forever follows its light. In De Morgan's interpretation, Clytie appears as a graceful nude figure surrounded by towering sunflowers, her head bowed in contemplation and longing. The flowers that encircle her symbolize devotion, perseverance, and an eternal connection to the sun.
Painted in 1887, the work reflects De Morgan's fascination with mythology, spirituality, and the emotional power of symbolic storytelling. The soft light, flowing red hair, and harmonious palette of golds, greens, and warm earth tones create a dreamlike atmosphere. The painting beautifully exemplifies the ideals of Pre-Raphaelite Art, Symbolism, and the Aesthetic Movement, combining classical themes with exquisite attention to detail and natural beauty.
Today, Clytie resides in the permanent collection of the De Morgan Collection in London, where it remains one of the artist's most admired mythological works.
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Design Size:
148w 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: 10.57 x 25.71 inches - 269mm x 653mm
18 count: 8.22 x 20.00 inches - 209mm x 508mm
20 count: 7.40 x 18.00 inches - 188mm x 457mm
22 count: 6.73 x 16.36 inches - 171mm 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: 79 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
