Girl with Dog in Warm Pastel Tones
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The spaniel featured in this composition represents one of the most beloved dog breeds in Victorian art and culture. Spaniels, with their gentle temperament, expressive eyes, and silky coats, became symbols of fidelity and affection in nineteenth-century portraiture and narrative painting. Their presence in domestic scenes often carried emotional weight—companionship, loyalty, or (as suggested by the painting's title) silent judgment of human shame. The breed's popularity in both aristocratic households and middle-class homes made them instantly recognizable subjects for audiences of Barbe's era.
- Stitch count: 160 x 238
- 30 colors in the palette
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160 x 238 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This advanced 160×160 cross-stitch adaptation of Charles Burton Barbe's "In Disgrace" captures a poignant Victorian moment using 30 DMC thread colors in soft, muted earth tones and creams. The composition—a young girl in a flowing white dress seated beside a spaniel, her posture suggesting contrition or shy reflection—translates beautifully into counted cross-stitch, with the warm palette creating an intimate, nostalgic mood. The 30-color palette demands careful thread management and color blending typical of advanced needlework, rewarding patient stitchers with rich dimensional detail in the girl's hair, fabric folds, and the dog's expressive features.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 160 x 238 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 11.4 x 17 inches or 290 x 432 mm
Suggested Material Size: 17.3 x 22.9 inches or 440 x 582 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
