Cissa Venatoria by John Gould Art Print mosaic sage and mustard read as

sage and mustard read as warm and lived-in rather than girly

The canvas finish adds a subtle painterly texture that suits the loose brushwork

It reads as a real place without shouting about it

An oak or white frame keeps the paper feel

Cissa Venatoria by John Gould Art Print mosaic sage and mustard read asSomewhere between John Gould and Victorian natural history illustration, this bird study refuses to behave. Two green magpies perch among tangled leaves and white trumpet flowers, with a soft blue partner watching from above. It brings warmth and a little wildness to a quiet room without dominating it. Hang it in a study, hallway or reading corner, at eye level above a low sideboard or beside a bookshelf. It pairs well with warm oak or walnut