Warm Rustic Brown Horse Portrait
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Horses have been companions to humans for millennia, prized for strength, intelligence, and grace. The chestnut or bay coloring visible in this portrait is one of the most common coat colors in horses worldwide, ranging from rich mahogany to lighter copper tones. The side profile emphasizes the horse's refined head shape and muscular build, characteristics that define quality breeding across both sport and heritage breeds.
- Stitch count: 159 x 119
- 15 colors in the palette
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159 x 119 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch portrait captures a chestnut horse in rich, earthy tones rendered across a 159 × 159 stitch count. The advanced-skill pattern employs 15 DMC thread colors to build dimensional shading and realistic musculature, with warm browns, deep burgundies, and subtle gold tones blending to create depth in the mane, neck, and shoulder. The side-profile composition and naturalistic proportions make it an ideal choice for equestrian enthusiasts seeking a gallery-quality needlework project on 14-count Aida fabric.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 159 x 119 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 8.5 inches or 289 x 216 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 14.4 inches or 439 x 366 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
