Portrait of Woman in Jewel-Toned Garment
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Female portraits have been central to portraiture traditions across centuries and cultures, capturing not merely likeness but also dignity, contemplation, and identity. The three-quarter profile view—shown here with downcast gaze—is a classic compositional choice that conveys introspection while revealing facial structure and adornment details. Such portraiture conventions originated in Renaissance practice and remain foundational to representational art.
- Stitch count: 90 x 144
- 40 colors in the palette
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90 x 144 stitches 40 colors
Pattern description
This 90×90 stitch portrait showcases a serene profile rendered in rich, jewel-toned hues against a warm pink gradient background. The figure wears a golden-yellow upper garment with blue accents, her dark hair adorned with yellow ribbons and dangling blue beaded earrings. The composition demonstrates masterful use of forty DMC thread colors to create dimension and soft facial contours in an advanced-skill counted cross-stitch pattern.
Stitchers will appreciate the technical challenge of blending subtle skin tones and capturing the delicate expression across this medium-sized canvas. The warm-to-cool color transitions—from the peachy-pink background to the cool slate-greens and rich jewel-blues of the accessories—create visual depth typically reserved for advanced embroiderers. On 14-count Aida fabric, this pattern offers an engaging project that rewards precise stitch placement with sophisticated, gallery-quality results suitable for framing or gifting.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 90 x 144 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.4 x 10.3 inches or 163 x 261 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.3 x 16.2 inches or 313 x 411 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
