Cinnamon Quail-Thrush by John Gould Art Print

Somewhere between John Gould and Victorian natural history illustration, this bird study refuses to behave. Two cinnamon-brown birds perch on a slender branch, their striped tails and speckled chests catching the eye against a bare cream background. Hang it in a study, hallway or country-style bedroom and the room settles into something quieter and more considered. It looks especially good on chalky off-white or soft sage walls, above a writing desk, low console or reading chair. Layer it with linen, aged leather, oak or walnut timber and a small stack of hardbacks. Skip pairing it with loud contemporary abstracts or high-gloss modern surfaces this one wants texture, patina and a bit of hush around it. Printed on premium fine-art paper for a soft, matte finish.