John Collier (1850–1934) was one of the finest portraitists and narrative painters of the Victorian era — a technically accomplished artist whose dramatic figure compositions combined Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail with a storytelling directness that made his work enormously popular with exhibition audiences. His most famous works — Lady Godiva, Clytemnestra, The Piper of Dreams — are painted with a psychological intensity and technical brilliance that still commands attention. His portraits of notable Victorians are among the finest of their era. In counted cross stitch, Collier's rich, dramatically lit compositions translate into designs of genuine impact and narrative power. Browse our John Collier cross stitch kit collection and choose a premium Collier cross stitch kit or download a John Collier cross stitch pattern instantly.
