Cross stitch kit 1439 Portrait of Jeanne Samary continues a line of reproductions of classic paintings.

 

This time RIOLIS’ designers suggest their interpretation of one of the most famous portraits from French painter Pierre-August Renoir presented in original cross stitch kit.

 

Renoir is well-known for his portraits of women. “I could not walk yet, but I already loved painting women”, - master has confessed. The series of portraits of actress from Comedie Francaise theatre is one of the most famous.  All the audience (and even professionals – art historians) choice awards goes to this picture of secular beauty, executed in 1877 (paintings with this main heroine are often distinguished by the year of their creation).

 

According to some researchers, this Renoir’s portrait is one of the most impressionistic – both in spirit and technique of execution. He had his own view of art and special manner of painting, somewhat different from style classics. Cross stitched picture conveys bold texturally laid brushstrokes.

 

Colors were important for the painter. Discussing the pallet of the work, he wrote that firstly it is necessary to introduce the color which is associated with the model. Cross stitch kit 1439 will please you with just as interesting work with colors.

 

The painter worked extremely carefully on model’s eyes and lips. It is the focus of the painting. Look and facial expression of the actress conveys all femininity of her character and liveliness of mind. The chart of cross stitch kit also offers to highlight this important nuance using different techniques of needlework.

 

Cross stitch kit 1439 includes 14 ct beige Aida Zweigart canvas, Anchor stranded cotton threads in 31 color and a needle. The Renoir’s painting is not very big (56 x 40 cm). The size of embroidered picture is a little smaller than original – 30 x 38 cm.