This fine art counted cross stitch pattern entitled The Toilet of Venus designed from a painting by Francois Boucher shows the Roman goddess Venus portrayed in Rococo style being attended to by putti in her bathing and primping activities. She is being pampered and adorned with necklaces of pearls while her foot rests on a cloak of gold lame. The colors are very rich and the textures have a satiny finish that give us the impression of supreme elegance. Madame de Pompadour, the official mistress of King Louis XV, is the woman who commissioned this work. Venus throughout history has represented female femininity and beauty. 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: Francois Boucher
Stitch Count: 360w x 460h
Fabric: Aida, Antique White
Four approximate finished sizes:
14,16,18 and 22 Count
| Final Pattern Sizes: |
| 14 Count, 25-5/8w X 32-3/4h in |
| 16 Count, 22-1/2w X 28-3/4h in |
| 18 Count, 20w X 25-1/2h in (Kit comes in 18 count size) |
| 22 Count, 16-1/4w X 20-7/8h in |
*Please Note: The above dimensions do not include frame or mat.
Number of Colors Used: 147
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.
