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#50 - The Japanese Footbridge (Le Pont Japonais) by Claude Monet

As with all his 'water lilies' paintings, The Japanese Footbridge
demonstrates the extraordinary ability of Monet to capture the exquisite color and light
found in the ponds that grace the property of his home in Giverny. As
arguably the most successful and famous of the French Impressionists, this
brilliantly talented artist was renowned not only for his paintings drenched in the
fresh and clear beauty of nature's splendor, but also for his horticultural
skills. Monet's elegant gardens in Argenteuil and Giverny have become a part of
France's cultural heritage, even as his memorable paintings have become the
hallmark of Western art.
In his signature style, the artist employed the technique of broken color
which creates a vision of trembling jewel tones and vibrating light. In one
of the most beloved of his 'water lilies' series, the Japanese Footbridge,
housed in the National Gallery of Art, painted white flowers, whose fragrance one
can almost smell, sit gently on languid lily pads of pinks and greens amongst
surrounding of saturated browns and greens upon the tranquil surface of the
lily pond. Our fine artists have translated the beauty of this scene into an
oversized chart so that you can recreate this priceless treasure with the maximum
of ease and enjoyment.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 64
• Stitch Count: 295 w x 240 h
• Aida cloth color: white
• Finished Size when stitched on 14 count fabric: 21"w x 17"h
• no backstitching.

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#49 - The River by Claude Monet

In this exquisite work, The River, the incomparable Claude
Monet (pronounced Monay), has captured the effects of the morning sun as it reflects off the
water's surface and filters through the trees on shore. With wife, Camille,
and son in tow, Monet settled in a small village on the Seine during the Spring
of 1868. It is there that he painted The River. Focusing on the effects of
light on the forms and masses in nature, the fluid and variable surface of the
river Seine mirrors houses, trees, and hills in sparkling colors. To the
bottom left of the picture, a pensive Camille becomes one with this shimmering
environment. Dematerialized in a striped pattern of light and dark folds of
silk, her bonnet resting on the grass, Camille sits by the boat that Monet
sometimes used when painting the Seine from a point out on the river.
This universally acclaimed picture is housed in the Art Institute of
Chicago, where The River continues to delight art lovers. Our team of artists has
translated this vivid painting into an oversized chart so that you can
recreate this priceless treasure with equal poetry.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 50
• Stitch Count: 238w x 175h
• Aida cloth color: white
• Finished Size when stitched on 14 count fabric: 17"w x 12 1/2"h
• no backstitching.

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#41 - Girl with a Watering Can by Auguste Renoir

This is the enchanting Girl With A Watering Can by Auguste Renoir. Can you resist the delightful charm of this romantic design? Brilliant blues, greens, pinks and golds perfectly fit any decor and add a breath of fresh air to any room. Eternally graceful in her springtime garden, the young girl emphasizes everything that is cheerful and innocent.

As the greatest figure painter of his generation, Renoir directly communicates the delight he takes in his subject matter. In Girl With A Watering Can, he seizes the fleeting appearance of youth and renders it timeless with a supple, shimmering light. The original is housed in The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., but with our chart or kit, this lovely design can be housed in your living room!

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 20
• Stitch Count: 111w X 168h
• Finished Size: 8" x 12" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#42 - Dancers Rehearsing by Edgar Degas

This is the enchanting Dancers Rehearsing by Edgar Degas. An authentic replica of the artist’s famous pastel painting, these ballerinas will dance their way into your heart. The original is housed in the acclaimed Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, but this lovely design will be perfect in your favorite room or an impeccable gift for a cherished young lady.

Degas became one of the most influential figures in the Impressionist movement by capturing dancers in movement with decisive and vivid expression. With his classical attention to form and fascination with the spontaneous moment, it is clear to see why the artist was so drawn to the elegant world of the ballet. In this truthful adaptation, Degas sums up the glamour and arduous discipline of dance in one perfect, breathtaking moment.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 19
• Stitch Count: 144w X 112h
• Finished Size: 10.25" x 8" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#43 - Madame Monet and Child by Claude Monet

This is the charming Madame Monet and Child by Claude Monet. A vision of trembling jewel tones and vibrating light, this serene portrait of family life will brighten your decor. Join in celebrating the creativity of Monet and his young bride by recreating this precious masterpiece.

The most famous and successful of the Impressionists, Claude Monet exemplifies the hearty and wholesome image of the artist whose consuming passion for life and painting is centered around his home and family. In this intimate picture, the artist surrounds his loved ones with a wall of roses and drenches them in a delicious light. An exquisite domestic scene, the young mother is poised needle in hand, as you will be when stitching this blissful design.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 25
• Stitch Count: 140w X 146h
• Finished Size: 10" x 10.5" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#44 - Young Mother Sewing by Mary Cassatt

This is the engaging Young Mother Sewing painted by Mary Cassatt, the only American formally invited to join the French Impressionists. Our faithful adaptation will bring a touching sentiment to any room or make a heartwarming present for any special occasion.

Dedicated to the themes of mothers and children, Mary Cassatt created an eloquent vision of familial intimacies. Earning prestigious honors when it was painted, Young Mother Sewing is an expressive portrait of the closeness shared by a mother and her daughter. A truly lovely vision, this priceless treasure continues to enchant millions at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 25
• Stitch Count: 130w X 148h
• Finished Size: 9.25" x10.5" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#45 - Near the Sea by Paul Gauguin

This is lyrical Near The Sea (Fatata Te Miti) by Paul Gauguin. He fled the confines of civilized Europe in search of the mysterious tropics. Infuse some exotic color to your daily routine with the romance and drama in his vision of Tahiti. This chart or kit makes a delightful gift for your favorite dreamer.

In an uncompromising search for a pristine environment in which to paint, Gauguin found his utopia in the exotic wilderness of Tahiti. In Near The Sea Gauguin pictured the perfect life of his earthly paradise. With a pageantry of luxuriant colors and flat patterns, our adaptation evokes a flawless time when people lived in harmony with their environment. The original is housed in The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 17
• Stitch Count: 144w X 107h
• Finished Size: 10.5" x 8" when stitched on 14 count Aida cloth.

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#46 - The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

Behold The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. The universally acclaimed original is now housed in the Museum of Modern Art, in New York but you can feature this inspirational masterpiece in your own home with our authentic adaptation. Stitch and frame it in gold for a dramatic centerpiece, or give the cross stitch kit as a gift of flawless taste.

Van Gogh's exceptional sensitivity and inspired artistic freedom far surpassed that of his contemporaries. In this remarkable design, the force of the artist's genius animates the commanding rhythms of the spiraling firmament. Imagine the pride you will feel recreating the pulsing rhythms and jeweled colors of this the magical landscape, The Starry Night.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 20
• Stitch Count: 168w X 134h
• Finished Size: 12" x 9.5" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#47 - Waterlilies (1914) by Claude Monet

This is Impressionist Claude Monet’s celebrated Waterlilies (1914). The original masterpiece is housed in The Portland Art Museum, but now our adaptation will add exquisite beauty to your home. The gorgeous colors and large size of this authentic reproduction make an impressive centerpiece, where it will inspire the admiration of all who see it. The kit or chart will also be a treasured gift for your favored stitcher.

As perhaps the most beloved of his waterlilies series, this superb picture exemplifies his masterful understanding of the harmony of opposites. This hallmark of Western art captures the exquisite light and color found in the ponds near Monet’s home in Giverny. Fragrant flowers and languid pads contrast with the deep, liquid blues and greens of a tranquil pond, as the fleeting poetry of clouds is alluded to by bright accents of pink and light purple.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 32
• Stitch Count: 268w X 238h
• Finished Size: 19" x 17" when stitched on 14 count white Aida cloth.

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#48 - A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat

This is the delightful and renowned Impressionist masterpiece, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, by Georges Seurat (1859-1891). The original is housed in the renown Art Institute of Chicago, but it can be yours with our faithful adaptation. With it gorgeous sunny colors, its gentile charm, and large scale, this authentic reproduction will make an impressive centerpiece in your livingroom, den or master bedroom. The kit or chart makes a cherished gift for your favorite stitcher, and an inspiration for the creative crafter.

This landmark of western art vibrates with innumerable points of brilliant complementary colors which bring the lyricism of 19th century pastimes to life. With brilliant tones, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte portrays the elegant leisure of contemporary Parisians with a strangely moving poetry. The rhythmic repetition of simplified forms and accumulation of mundane observation lend this picture a sense of mystery that belies Seurat's methodical application of millions of tiny dots of pure jewel-like color. A beautiful and timeless treasure of Western art, this superlative project will inspire the admiration of all who see it.

Project Information:

• Number of Colors: 43
• Stitch Count: 266w X 186h
• Finished Size: 19" x 13 º" when stitched on 14 count yellow Aida cloth.