Toile imprimée pour broderie de perles (sans perles) « Renaissance »

“Renaissance” is a lavish still life: a heavy bouquet stands on a carved casket, with a hazy bay and sailing boats glowing behind it.

What the picture shows

The centre is a ceramic vase with a striped pattern in blue, ochre and lilac. Out of it rises a dense mass of flowers — pink peonies, white and cream asters, small golden clusters and lilac sprays that hang almost to the tabletop. Blossoms spill onto the table as well, where loose petals lie, and butterflies flit above them. On the left, masts of sailing boats and a low shoreline show through the haze; the sky is warm, almost pearly. Coverage is partial: the bouquet, the vase, the casket and the scattered flowers on the table are beaded, while the sea, sky, boats and textured tabletop stay as painted print.

What you get

• Natural artist canvas with the full-colour pattern printed on it — no chart to follow on a screen
• Colour key for Czech Preciosa beads
• Beads, needles and thread are chosen separately

Specifications

• Work size: 300×300 mm (11.81×11.81 in)
• Beads needed: approx. 9,348
• Bead colours: 26
• Base: natural artist canvas

The square piece suits a living or dining room, especially next to wooden furniture. A good fit for those who like painterly still lifes with soft light.