This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Boreas Abducting Oreithyia designed from a painting by Francois Boucher shows Boreas who failed to woo Oreithyia by gentle means is now in pursuit of her by kidnapping her in a flurry of dark clouds and carrying her off to his realm where he impregnates her, and she subsequently gives birth to his twin sons. The abduction caused such a disturbance that a felled tree is noted in the foreground. This scene is full of action, and the darkness of the clouds is used to show passion at its extreme. Shades of blue and green dominate the scene accented with pale pinks and mauve. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. We only use an abundance of solid colors as it produces a more realistic effect.
Artist: Francois Boucher
Stitch Count: 324w x 439h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 31-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 27-3/8h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 24-3/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 19-7/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 145
What you will receive!!! Our patterns arrive with a color visual photo of finished design, wash and care instructions, handy tips for working the pattern, instruction sheet detailing color of fabric, sizes, a complete color listing including number of skeins to purchase. The pages are safely enclosed in a clear, reclosable polybag.
