Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Step into the theatrical and mysterious world of Paul Cézanne with Harlequin, a striking museum-quality full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks.
This captivating portrait features a solitary harlequin figure dressed in a bold red-and-black diamond-patterned costume, standing against a softly layered blue and violet background. The dramatic contrast of geometric costume shapes against Cézanne’s expressive brushwork creates a composition that feels both elegant and modern. The elongated figure, subtle facial expression, and rich color harmonies showcase Cézanne’s unique ability to balance structure, emotion, and form. The original artwork resides at the Washington National Gallery of Art.
Inspired by the traditional commedia dell’arte character, the harlequin became a recurring figure in modern art, symbolizing theater, performance, and mystery. In Cézanne’s interpretation, the subject becomes both decorative and introspective, combining the playful costume with the artist’s revolutionary exploration of color and composition that helped shape modern painting.
Carefully charted to preserve the bold contrasts, painterly textures, and atmospheric tones of the original artwork, this artistic cross-stitch design creates a sophisticated and visually dramatic finished piece for lovers of fine art and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
Perfect for lovers of Post-Impressionism, theatrical art, French fine art, figurative paintings, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs.
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:
203w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 14.50 x 23.14 inches - 368mm x 588mm
18 count: 11.28 x 18.00 inches - 286mm x 457mm
20 count: 10.15 x 16.20 inches - 258mm x 411mm
22 count: 9.23 x 14.73 inches - 234mm x 374mm
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.
