Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Step into the mysterious world of the jungle with Tiger in a Tropical Storm Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by the iconic painting by Henri Rousseau. The original artwork is part of the collection of the National Gallery in London.
Painted in 1891 and also known as Surprised!, this celebrated masterpiece portrays a tiger emerging cautiously through dense tropical foliage during a violent storm. Lightning flashes through the tangled jungle canopy while exotic leaves, swaying grasses, and dramatic color contrasts create a scene filled with tension, mystery, and movement.
Henri Rousseau became famous for his imaginative jungle paintings, despite never visiting a tropical rainforest himself. Drawing inspiration from botanical gardens, illustrated books, and museum collections, he created dreamlike landscapes that blended realism with fantasy and symbolism. His highly stylized approach helped establish him as one of the most distinctive voices of Post-Impressionism and modern art.
Rich greens, warm golds, dramatic shadows, and layered botanical textures translate beautifully into cross stitch, resulting in a visually striking and immersive finished piece.
This museum-quality, full-coverage cross stitch pattern carefully preserves the intricate foliage, atmospheric lighting, and painterly detail of the original artwork.
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:
360w x 286h 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 20.43 inches - 653mm x 519mm
18 count: 20.00 x 15.89 inches - 508mm x 404mm
20 count: 18.00 x 14.30 inches - 457mm x 363mm
22 count: 16.36 x 13.00 inches - 416mm x 330mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 75 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
