Regular and Large print chart included
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Recreate the mystical beauty of Sleeping Gypsy, a 1897 oil painting by Henri Rousseau, with this full-coverage cross-stitch pattern. Housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, this fantastical scene depicts a Romany gypsy woman sleeping peacefully under a full moon in a barren desert landscape. Beside her lies a mandolin and a jar, while a maned lion cautiously approaches, its head dipping to sniff the woman, yet not threatening her. Rousseau's Naïve style, with its simple shapes and vibrant blocks of color, imbues the scene with an otherworldly, dreamlike quality.
The gypsy, dressed in an ornate rainbow-striped robe, lies on a similarly striped cloth, creating a vivid contrast against the arid desert backdrop. The full moon casts a soft, poetic glow over the sleeping figure, enhancing the tranquil yet mysterious mood of the scene. Rousseau described the painting as a moment where the lion, drawn to the scent of the woman, passes by without harm, offering a symbol of nature’s peaceful coexistence with humanity.
This counted cross-stitch pattern beautifully captures the bold colors and the dreamlike atmosphere of Rousseau’s work. Available in regular and large print chart options, the pattern includes detailed instructions and a floss conversion chart, ensuring an enjoyable and satisfying stitching experience as you recreate this unique and captivating painting.
- This chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
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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 233h 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 16.64 inches - 653mm x 423mm
18 count: 20.00 x 12.94 inches - 508mm x 329mm
20 count: 18.00 x 11.65 inches - 457mm x 296mm
22 count: 16.36 x 10.59 inches - 416mm x 269mm
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.
