This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Calypso designed from a painting by Henri Lehmann (taken from the ancient Greek play of Homer’s Odyssey) shows Calypso, a beautiful nymph looking forlorn and despondent as she misses the company of her lover Ulysses. She is reclining on a rock, the wind blowing through her hair, and she is scarcely clothed with only a drape barely covering her person. Apparently, she had held Ulysses captive for seven years on the island with promises of love, riches, and immortality. Although she was in love with him, Ulysses longed to return to his homeland, so, according to Greek mythology, the gods set him free and allowed him to return home. Only full cross stitches are used in our patterns. No blended colors are used. Instead, we use a variety of solid colors to achieve a more realistic effect.
Artist: Henri Lehmann
Stitch Count: 414w x 335h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 29-1/2w X 23-7/8h in |
| 16 Count, 25-7/8w X 20-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 23w X 18-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 18-3/4w X 15-1/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 129
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.
