Regular and Large print chart included
Includes 5 finished sizes
Digital or Book format available
PatternKeeper compatible
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Dive into the drama and intensity of The Desperate Man, an iconic self-portrait by 19th-century realist Gustave Courbet, now available as a full-coverage cross-stitch pattern. This meticulously crafted design captures the vivid details and expressive features of Courbet’s masterpiece, offering a captivating project for advanced stitchers and fine art lovers alike.
Perfect for fans of realism, historical art, and iconic portraits, this pattern offers a rewarding challenge that allows you to recreate Courbet’s emotional intensity, stitch by stitch. Bring a piece of art history into your home with The Desperate Man Cross Stitch Pattern.
- Each chart is available in two formats - regular and large print. Once you make your purchase you will have access to both.
- Five finished pattern sizes are included. Once you make your purchase you will have access to all 5.
- Available for immediate download in pdf format.
- Detailed cross stitch instructions and a floss amount conversion chart are included in the pattern.
- We use full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching.
- This pattern is full-coverage and covers the entire canvas, bringing every intricate detail of this festive scene to life.
- We guarantee our charts 100%. If you are not happy with your purchase please send us a message.
This chart is a Digital Download. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a free program, to read and print out the file. If you don't have Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE to download. After your purchase is complete you will receive an e-mail with instructions to download your file. You will also have access to the download file when you are logged into your Serenity Stitchworks account.
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Finished Design Sizes:
X-Small Pattern:
288w x 236h stitches
14 count: 20.57 x 16.86 inches - 523mm x 428mm
18 count: 16.00 x 13.11 inches - 406mm x 333mm
20 count: 14.40 x 11.80 inches - 366mm x 300mm
22 count: 13.09 x 10.73 inches - 333mm x 272mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Small Pattern:
324w x 265h stitches
14 count: 23.14 x 18.93 inches - 588mm x 481mm
18 count: 18.00 x 14.72 inches - 457mm x 374mm
20 count: 16.20 x 13.25 inches - 411mm x 337mm
22 count: 14.73 x 12.05 inches - 374mm x 306mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Medium Pattern:
360w x 295h stitches
14 count: 25.71 x 21.07 inches - 653mm x 535mm
18 count: 20.00 x 16.39 inches - 508mm x 416mm
20 count: 18.00 x 14.75 inches - 457mm x 375mm
22 count: 16.36 x 13.41 inches - 416mm x 341mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 94 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
Large Pattern:
432w x 354h stitches
14 count: 30.86 x 25.29 inches - 784mm x 642mm
18 count: 24.00 x 19.67 inches - 610mm x 500mm
20 count: 21.60 x 17.70 inches - 549mm x 450mm
22 count: 19.64 x 16.09 inches - 499mm x 409mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors
X-Large Pattern:
468w x 383h stitches
14 count: 33.43 x 27.36 inches - 849mm x 695mm
18 count: 26.00 x 21.28 inches - 660mm x 540mm
20 count: 23.40 x 19.15 inches - 594mm x 486mm
22 count: 21.27 x 17.41 inches - 540mm x 442mm
Number of floss colors in the design: 95 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
