An exhausted peasant leans on his hoe in a field where he has been working. It is growing dark and in the distance the smoke from piles of burning straw can be seen. This painting inspired a poem which begins
Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground, The emptiness of ages in his face, And on his back the burden of the world. -- Edwin Markham
(1860-62)
Counted cross stitch chart booklet (floss and fabric not included -- see what is included)
320 x 259 stitches ■ 82 colors (DMC floss) ■ About 18" x 14" or 45 x 37 cm (on 18-count)
Watermarks are not part of the pattern or stitched results
