This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Antony and Cleopatra designed from a painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema shows Cleopatra lounging on a portable divan anticipating the meeting with Mark Antony. Mark Antony was a military leader from Rome and Cleopatra was the Queen of Egypt, and together they had a torrid love affair that was well-known throughout the ages. Mark Antony was torn between his love and position of power in the military and his undying love for Cleopatra. Cleopatra wanted Mark Antony as her forever lover, but could not have him all to herself, so she committed suicide by allowing herself to be bitten by an asp, a deadly snake prevalent in Egypt during that time. When Mark Antony was defeated in battle by the new ruler, Octavian, Mark Antony also committed suicide. 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: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Stitch Count: 360w x 255h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 18-1/8h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 15-7/8h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 14-1/8h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 11-1/2h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 159
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.
