Australian Cassowary by John Gould Art Print old master style Skip pairing it with heavy

Skip pairing it with heavy dark florals or busy tartans — they fight the open sky

Somewhere between Vanessa Bell and loose modern brushwork

brass candlesticks and simple stoneware

Don't crowd it with other strong-coloured art

Australian Cassowary by John Gould Art Print old master style Skip pairing it with heavyToo much beige. Not enough deep red. This fixes that. A hand coloured vintage bird study gives a quiet room a jolt of colour and a proper focal point without turning the volume all the way up. Hang it on a chalky off white or deep green wall, above a writing desk, a leather chair or a dark wood console. It plays well with old books, brass lamps, tartan throws and stoneware. Skip it if you want something soft and modern this is opinionated, a bit old