Regular and Large print chart included
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Bring the soft elegance of the American Impressionist movement to your stitching collection with Young Woman Arranging Her Hair by John White Alexander. This graceful full-coverage cross stitch pattern from Serenity Stitchworks captures a quiet, intimate moment as a young woman delicately adjusts her hair before a mirror, bathed in soft light and surrounded by flowing painterly brushwork.
Painted between 1890 and 1895, this beautiful artwork reflects Alexander’s signature style — a sophisticated blend of Impressionism, Tonalism, and decorative portraiture. Known for his refined depictions of women and his atmospheric handling of light and color, Alexander created works that emphasized mood, elegance, and subtle emotional expression rather than strict realism. In this piece, the loose brushstrokes, muted background, and luminous green gown create an atmosphere of quiet beauty and contemplation.
The composition translates exceptionally well into cross stitch, with rich tonal shading, soft textures, and painterly depth that create a sophisticated finished piece. The folds of the flowing dress, delicate highlights on the skin, and atmospheric lighting provide an engaging and rewarding stitching experience for lovers of fine art and advanced full-coverage designs.
Perfect for admirers of American Impressionism, elegant portraiture, Gilded Age artwork, and museum-quality artistic cross-stitch patterns, Young Woman Arranging Her Hair offers a timeless and sophisticated addition to any fine art stitching collection.
The original artwork is currently held in a private collection.
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Design Size:
173w x 323h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 12.36 x 23.07 inches - 314mm x 586mm
18 count: 9.61 x 17.94 inches - 244mm x 456mm
20 count: 8.65 x 16.15 inches - 220mm x 410mm
22 count: 7.86 x 14.68 inches - 200mm x 373mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 74 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
