Regular and Large print chart included
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Experience the timeless beauty of Venice with this elegant The Grand Canal, Venice Cross Stitch Pattern by Édouard Manet. Painted during the artist's visit to Venice, this luminous scene captures a gondola gliding across the shimmering waters of the city's famous canals, framed by striped mooring poles and historic architecture.
Manet was fascinated by the interplay of light and reflection on water, and nowhere was this more evident than in Venice. Soft brushstrokes and sparkling colors transform the canal into a tapestry of movement, while the dark silhouette of the gondola provides a striking contrast against the sunlit water.
Rather than focusing on architectural detail alone, Manet conveys the atmosphere and romance of Venice itself. The reflections dancing across the canal, the weathered buildings along the waterfront, and the quiet presence of the gondolier create a scene that feels both intimate and timeless.
Today, The Grand Canal, Venice remains a beautiful example of Manet's ability to capture the character of a place through light, color, and atmosphere.
This full-coverage cross stitch pattern faithfully recreates the sparkling water, elegant gondola, and enchanting Venetian setting of this celebrated masterpiece.
Bring the romance of Venice into your home with this museum-quality cross stitch pattern inspired by one of Édouard Manet's most atmospheric travel paintings.
It resides at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont.
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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Design Size:
324w x 269h 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 19.21 inches - 588mm x 488mm
18 count: 18.00 x 14.94 inches - 457mm x 380mm
20 count: 16.20 x 13.45 inches - 411mm x 342mm
22 count: 14.73 x 12.23 inches - 374mm x 311mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 78 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
