Regular and Large print chart included
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Zebras in the Zoo by Boris Grigoriev is a lively and imaginative composition that blends modernist style with the wonder and curiosity of a day at the zoo. Filled with playful color, expressive forms, and unusual perspectives, the painting captures both the fascination of the exotic animals and the energy of the crowd gathered to observe them.
Russian artist Boris Grigoriev was known for combining elements of Expressionism, Symbolism, and early Modernism into highly distinctive works that often emphasized emotion, movement, and atmosphere over strict realism. In Zebras in the Zoo, the bold striped patterns of the zebras become a visual centerpiece, contrasting beautifully against the soft pastel palette of the surrounding trees, clothing, and figures. The curved tree branches and loosely painted forms create a dreamlike rhythm throughout the composition, giving the entire scene a whimsical, almost theatrical quality.
The painting is filled with charming details — children in colorful clothing, elegant visitors seated nearby, and the oversized mushroom-like shelter hovering above the animals — all contributing to the feeling of a bustling yet enchanted environment. The unusual composition and expressive brushwork make this artwork especially captivating for stitchers who enjoy artistic scenes filled with movement, color, and personality.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the soft painterly textures and vibrant modernist palette of the original artwork. Perfect for lovers of zoo animals, vintage modern art, and unique artistic cross-stitch designs, this pattern creates a striking finished piece filled with whimsy and visual interest.
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Design Size:
315w 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: 22.50 x 23.14 inches - 572mm x 588mm
18 count: 17.50 x 18.00 inches - 445mm x 457mm
20 count: 15.75 x 16.20 inches - 400mm x 411mm
22 count: 14.32 x 14.73 inches - 364mm 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: 47 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
