Soft Pastel Portrait of Marie Antoinette with Rose
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Marie Antoinette (1755–1793) was the Queen of France whose lavish lifestyle and perceived indifference to the suffering of ordinary people made her a lightning rod for revolutionary anger. Her name became synonymous with aristocratic excess, though historical accounts suggest she was more a victim of circumstance and political manipulation than the callous villain popular memory painted her as. This portrait captures her at the height of her power and beauty, before the tragedy that would define her legacy—a fleeting moment of grace preserved in needle and thread.
- Stitch count: 300 x 200
- 38 colors in the palette
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300 x 200 stitches 38 colors
Pattern description
This counted cross-stitch portrait captures the elegantly composed, pale-toned aesthetic of 18th-century French rococo portraiture. Worked in 38 DMC thread colors across 300×300 stitches, the design employs a masterful blend of soft pinks, pale greens, and muted blues to render the subject's delicate features, elaborate powdered coiffure, and draped silk gown with remarkable subtlety. The inclusion of a single pale rose adds a poignant romantic accent. This advanced-level pattern rewards patient needleworkers with the satisfaction of capturing fine gradations of tone and luminous skin tones — a genuine showcase for blending techniques and color sensitivity.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 300 x 200 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 21.4 x 14.3 inches or 544 x 363 mm
Suggested Material Size: 27.3 x 20.2 inches or 694 x 513 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
