Painted Bunting by John James Audubon Canvas Print

Before anyone mentions Audubon, notice what the soft cream ground does to oak. The paper tone borrows the warmth out of the wood and gives the room a steady, lived-in feel. Hang it and a quiet wall stops feeling unfinished. The deep red, blue and green of the four small birds give you just enough colour to anchor a corner without taking it over. Best on a hallway wall, above a writing desk, or in a reading corner where someone will actually look at it. Pair with oak or walnut, a bit of brass, linen upholstery and a stack of old books. Avoid hanging it next to anything loud or modern-graphic it wants neighbours that respect the age in it. The canvas weave softens the edges of the plate and gives it a more painterly finish on the wall.