Seated Riffian by Henri Matisse Art Print

Even the plaster in here starts looking expensive next to deep green. That is what this seated portrait does to a room it gives every quiet surface something to push against. Hang it and the wall stops being background. The deep red floor and mustard blocks warm up cool daylight, and the green robe pulls the eye straight to the centre of the wall. It works above a sideboard, in a study, or on a hallway wall where you want one strong stop. Pair it with wool or velvet seating, mid-century timber, brass and plain painted walls. Keep the surrounding shelf or console fairly clear, and don’t put busy patterned wallpaper or another loud figure piece next to it this one wants room to speak. On premium fine-art paper, the flat colour blocks stay clean and matte.