This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled Portrait of a Woman Reading, designed from a painting by Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy, shows a well-dressed woman sitting in her favorite comfortable chair, enjoying one of her favorite pasttimes which is reading. The book she is reading seems to be holding her attention. She is wearing a white dress trimmed in ruffles and lace, and has a brown paisley shawl wrapped around her to keep her warm. There is a light source coming from the top right-hand corner of the scene that isn't shown as a fixture, but the glow in that direction indicates there is a source of light coming from that direction. But what is most important is the gist that we get from the fact that reading is a very enjoyable experience for this person. 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: Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy
Stitch Count: 324w x 424h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18, and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 23-1/8w X 30-1/4h in |
| 16 Count, 20-1/4w X 26-1/2h in |
| 18 Count, 18w X 23-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 14-5/8w X 19-1/4h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 135
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.
