Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Capture the elegance of a seaside afternoon with this beautiful On the Beach Cross Stitch Pattern by Édouard Manet. Painted in 1873, this celebrated work reflects the growing popularity of coastal leisure during the nineteenth century and showcases Manet's masterful ability to combine modern life with artistic sophistication.
The painting depicts two figures relaxing beside the sea, their attention fixed on the horizon as sailing vessels drift across the water. A woman dressed in a flowing white gown sits beside a gentleman clothed in dark attire, creating a striking contrast against the sunlit sand and brilliant blue-green ocean. The scene is both peaceful and contemplative, inviting viewers to share a quiet moment by the shore.
Created during a period when seaside vacations were becoming fashionable among the French middle class, On the Beach captures the relaxed atmosphere and natural beauty of coastal life. The luminous colors, gentle waves, and elegant figures make this painting a timeless favorite among lovers of French art and Impressionist-era subjects.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully reproduces the subtle colors, atmospheric light, and refined details of Manet's original masterpiece.
Create your own stitched version of this serene seaside masterpiece and enjoy the timeless beauty of Manet's coastal scene.
Manet created this painting during a three-week family vacation in the coastal town of Berck-sur-Mer. The subjects of this painting are his wife, Suzanne, and brother, Eugène. Suzanne wears a voluminous summer dress with a muslin veil to protect her from the sun and wind as she is deeply absorbed in the book she is reading. Eugène is gazing out at sea while lying on the beach. They seem to be absorbed in their own world, and the isolation of the painting gives a feeling of melancholy. This painting resides at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France.
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:
324w x 262h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 23.14 x 18.71 inches - 588mm x 475mm
18 count: 18.00 x 14.56 inches - 457mm x 370mm
20 count: 16.20 x 13.10 inches - 411mm x 333mm
22 count: 14.73 x 11.91 inches - 374mm x 302mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 77 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
