Regular and Large print chart included
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Step into the graceful backstage world of the Paris Opéra with Dance Class at the Opera Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the celebrated ballet masterpiece by Edgar Degas.
Known for his extraordinary studies of dancers and modern Parisian life, Degas captured moments of rehearsal and quiet preparation with unmatched realism and artistic sophistication. In Dance Class at the Opera, ballerinas gather in rehearsal beneath warm interior light, their delicate movements and flowing costumes creating a scene filled with rhythm, atmosphere, and elegance.
Rather than presenting idealized theatrical performance, Degas focused on natural gestures and candid observation. Subtle poses, layered composition, and painterly textures combine to create a work rich with movement and visual depth. Soft pastel tones, luminous highlights, and intricate costume detail translate beautifully into cross stitch, resulting in a timeless and visually captivating finished piece.
The original artwork is housed at the Musée d'Orsay.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully captures Degas’s graceful composition and Impressionist atmosphere in thread.
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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Advanced cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
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Design Size:
360w x 257h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 25.71 x 18.36 inches - 653mm x 466mm
18 count: 20.00 x 14.28 inches - 508mm x 363mm
20 count: 18.00 x 12.85 inches - 457mm x 326mm
22 count: 16.36 x 11.68 inches - 416mm x 297mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 71 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
