Regular and Large print chart included
PatternKeeper compatible
Immerse yourself in the flowing elegance of Art Nouveau with Woman Combing Her Hair by Louis Anquetin, now transformed into a breathtaking full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks. This striking portrait captures a young woman seated in an intimate interior, slowly combing her extraordinarily long copper-red hair as it cascades across her lap in luminous waves.
Painted during the late 19th century, this beautiful work reflects the decorative influence of Symbolism and Art Nouveau, blending graceful linework, flattened perspective, and intricate ornamental detail. Best known for his role in the Post-Impressionist and Cloisonnist movements, Louis Anquetin developed a highly stylized artistic approach influenced by Japanese prints, medieval decoration, and the emerging modern aesthetics of fin-de-siècle Paris.
In Woman Combing Her Hair, Anquetin combines delicate facial features, richly patterned textiles, and flowing organic forms to create a dreamlike atmosphere filled with quiet beauty and refinement. The dramatic red hair becomes the visual centerpiece of the composition, contrasting beautifully against the soft pastel surroundings and decorative floral motifs.
This museum-quality cross-stitch pattern has been carefully charted to preserve the subtle tonal transitions, elegant contours, and decorative textures of the original artwork. The intricate hair detailing and harmonious color palette create a rewarding stitching experience for advanced stitchers and lovers of Art Nouveau design.
Perfect for admirers of Art Nouveau, Symbolist art, Pre-Raphaelite-inspired beauty, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch designs, Woman Combing Her Hair offers an elegant and visually captivating addition to any fine art stitching collection.
- 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:
263w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 18.79 x 23.14 inches - 477mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.61 x 18.00 inches - 371mm x 457mm
20 count: 13.15 x 16.20 inches - 334mm x 411mm
22 count: 11.95 x 14.73 inches - 304mm x 374mm
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.
