Regular and Large print chart included
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Explore the fascinating meeting of classical tradition and modern innovation with this striking Still Life After Jan Davidsz de Heem's La Desserte Cross Stitch Pattern by Henri Matisse.
Painted in 1915, this remarkable composition was inspired by the work of seventeenth-century Dutch master Jan Davidsz de Heem. Rather than creating a direct copy, Matisse transformed the traditional still life into a distinctly modern vision, combining rich symbolism, flattened perspectives, and bold decorative forms.
The composition overflows with visual treasures. Fruit, glassware, textiles, musical instruments, and decorative objects fill the scene, creating a tapestry of shapes and textures that invite closer inspection. Matisse reimagines the abundance and elegance of Dutch Golden Age still-life painting through the lens of modern art, producing a work that feels both timeless and revolutionary.
The painting showcases Matisse's mastery of color relationships, spatial design, and visual rhythm. Every object contributes to a carefully balanced composition that rewards repeated viewing, revealing new details with each glance.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully captures the artwork's rich complexity, decorative beauty, and fascinating blend of classical and modern influences, resulting in a stunning finished piece for lovers of fine art.
Celebrate Henri Matisse's inventive reinterpretation of a Dutch masterpiece with this museum-quality cross stitch pattern.
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Design Size:
396w x 332h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 28.29 x 23.71 inches - 718mm x 602mm
18 count: 22.00 x 18.44 inches - 559mm x 468mm
20 count: 19.80 x 16.60 inches - 503mm x 422mm
22 count: 18.00 x 15.09 inches - 457mm x 383mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 66 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
