Cranes by Kamisaka Sekka Art Print

Cranes by Kamisaka Sekka Art PrintRooms go quieter when warm sand is this sure of itself. Kamisaka Sekka's three cranes step through pine branches in inky black, off white and a muted dusty green, with two small flashes of deep red at the crowns. Hang it where you want a room to slow down above a low sideboard, a writing desk or a reading chair. It works at eye level on a warm white or putty wall, and sits well next to pale oak, linen, paper shades and stoneware. Skip it if your room

Plenty of breathing room around it

The deep blue line work cuts cleanly against an off-white ground

hallways and country kitchens

hallways and calm corners of a living room

The deep red

a small console or a drinks cabinet is ideal

or on the wall you face when brushing your teeth

painted loose and warm

and white hues

and the wallpaper-density pattern gives a quiet wall something to do

orange and yellow doing the heavy lifting along the bottom edge

It earns its place in kitchens