This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled The Old Academy in Dusseldorf designed from a painting by Andreas Achenbach shows Dusseldorf, a very famous art academy, the same academy located in Germany where the artist himself taught students from 1863 to 1872. The artist had fond memories there and at the age of 16, he painted this work from his parents' apartment window and even painted himself as a student in the foreground walking on the campus. In this scene we see the sky is a bright blue just overhead of the academy which is teaming with students conversing with each other and going from building to building. 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: Andreas Achenbach
Stitch Count: 360w x 289h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 20-5/8h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 18h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 16h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 13-1/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 152
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.
