Regular and Large print chart included
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Step into the world of romance, legend, and longing with Fair Rosamund Cross Stitch Pattern by John William Waterhouse. Painted in 1916, this captivating Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece portrays the legendary Rosamund Clifford gazing from a castle window, her flowing veil caught by the wind as tension and secrecy surround her. The original artwork resides at the National Museum Cardiff in Cardiff, Wales.
Rich with medieval symbolism and dramatic atmosphere, the painting draws viewers into the tragic story of Rosamund, famed in English legend as the hidden lover of King Henry II. Waterhouse fills the scene with narrative detail — tapestries, armor, checkerboard flooring, and shadowed interiors — while Rosamund’s luminous blue gown becomes the emotional centerpiece of the composition.
One of the final great works by Waterhouse, Fair Rosamund beautifully combines Pre-Raphaelite romanticism with storytelling, elegance, and emotional depth.
Carefully charted as a full-coverage design, this museum-quality cross-stitch pattern preserves the rich jewel tones, intricate medieval details, and atmospheric beauty of the original painting.
Perfect for stitchers who love Waterhouse, Pre-Raphaelite art, medieval romance, literary subjects, and museum-quality cross-stitch patterns.
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Design Size:
262w 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: 18.51 x 25.71 inches - 475mm x 653mm
18 count: 14.56 x 20.00 inches - 370mm x 508mm
20 count: 13.10 x 18.00 inches - 333mm x 457mm
22 count: 11.91 x 16.36 inches - 302mm 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: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
