This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Portrait of Nikolai Sheremetev designed from a painting by Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky shows a portrait of Nikolai, a Russian count who excelled in the arts. In his younger years, he acted in plays and also played the cello. He influenced his son with his zest for living and transferred his passion for the arts to his son. Nikolai provided special education in the arts for serf children, and one young woman whom he groomed for acting success he ended up marrying. Nikolai later was elected senator and moved to St. Petersburg. Unfortunately, his wife contracted an incurable disease and died. Six years after her death, Nikolai followed her in death leaving one heir (his son). He had a simple funeral and requested that any extra monies be distributed to the poor and monasteries. 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: Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky
Stitch Count: 324w x 456h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 32-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 28-1/4h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 25-1/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 20-1/2h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 158
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.
