This fine art counted cross-stitch pattern entitled Clytie designed from a painting by Evelyn De Morgan shows the heartbreaking transformation of the water nymph Clytie, who, according to Greek mythology, turned into a sunflower after pining for the sun god, Apollo. In creating this piece, De Morgan wanted to emphasize the themes of unrequited love and the spiritual connection between the human form and nature, capturing the exact moment the nymph’s body begins to merge with the towering sunflowers along the shore. The colors used are a stunning contrast of warm, radiant golds and deep amber yellows from the blossoms, set against the soft, tanned skin tones of the figure and the cool, varied shades of blues of the distant sea and sky. This pattern is for lovers of mythology and Pre-Raphaelite art who appreciate vertical compositions and the graceful, melancholic beauty of symbolic storytelling. The scene captures the heavy silence of a fading sunset, where a soul’s devotion is eternally rooted in the earth. 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: Evelyn De Morgan
Stitch Count: 252w x 605h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 18w X 43-1/8h in |
| 16 Count, 15-3/4w X 37-3/4h in |
| 18 Count, 14w X 33-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count 11-3/8w X 27-1/2h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 137
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.
