Capture raw emotion in thread with The Desperate Man Cross Stitch Pattern, inspired by Gustave Courbet’s powerful self-portrait Le Désespéré (1843–1845). This dramatic design features Courbet’s intense expression, wide eyes, and gripping hands—an iconic representation of emotional realism in art.
Cross Stitch Chart includes:
✔️ A cover page
✔️ Easy instructions
✔️ A thread material list
✔️ Thread lengths page
✔️ COLOR chart with easy clear symbols.
We only use full stitches unless otherwise stated.
Cross Stitch Pattern adapted from amazing artworks, by The Art of Stitch since 2006.