Regular and Large print chart included
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Figures with Lanterns and Bridge by Edward Atkinson Hornel is a vibrant and atmospheric scene inspired by the artist’s travels to Japan in the 1890s. Painted in 1894, the artwork reflects Hornel’s fascination with Japanese culture, decorative composition, and luminous color, combining these influences with his expressive Post-Impressionist brushwork.
The painting captures elegantly dressed figures moving through a lively Japanese street illuminated by glowing lanterns and framed by a graceful arched bridge. Rich purples, reds, golds, and blues shimmer across the composition, while loose, energetic brushstrokes create a sense of movement and bustling atmosphere. Rather than focusing on sharp detail, Hornel builds the scene through layered color and texture, allowing the image to feel immersive, dreamlike, and alive with light.
Influenced by Japonisme and Art Nouveau aesthetics, Hornel emphasizes decorative rhythm throughout the composition. The flowing kimono fabrics, hanging lanterns, flowering branches, and curved bridge work together to create a harmonious arrangement filled with pattern and visual energy. The painting celebrates both the elegance of Japanese street life and the emotional atmosphere created through color and movement.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the luminous lanterns, painterly textures, and richly layered colors of Hornel’s original artwork. The vibrant palette, intricate details, and atmospheric setting make this an especially rewarding project for stitchers who love Japonisme, decorative Impressionist-inspired art, and colorful cultural scenes.
Figures with Lanterns and a Bridge resides at the Hunterian Art Gallery at the University of Glasgow.
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Design Size:
227w 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: 16.21 x 25.71 inches - 412mm x 653mm
18 count: 12.61 x 20.00 inches - 320mm x 508mm
20 count: 11.35 x 18.00 inches - 288mm x 457mm
22 count: 10.32 x 16.36 inches - 262mm 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: 68 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
