Le Nouveau Sampler

On a trip to Paris, Mirabilia designer Nora Corbett was inspired to create a cross-stitch sampler unlike any other. The focal point of this sampler is the stately facade of the famous Le Belvedere mansion. Below is a portrait of the lady of the manor, as imagined by Nora.
Stitched on 32 count Permin Coffee Bean Linen supplied by Wichelt Imports. Alternate fabric is 32 count Zweigart Belfast Dirty Linen. Stitched area is 10 1/4 x 15 3/4 with a stitch count of 162 x 250.