Shoveller Duck by John James Audubon Art Print

Shoveller Duck by John James Audubon Art PrintFrom the doorway, the horizontal pairing reads clean. Up close, not polite the drake's green head catches the light, the rust belly glows, and the reeds lean in like the room has weather. It brings quiet movement to a still wall: a room that felt finished suddenly has a story running through it. Hang it above a sideboard, a long console or a writing desk where you can sit with it. Pair with oak or walnut timber, linen upholstery, stoneware and a brass

the deep reds carry the heat

A neutral sofa or console reads warmer

so it greets them at their height rather than the adult's

and a bright blue background that wakes the room up

A mustard cushion or a soft pink throw picks the palette up without copying it

but it's not shy

the yellow centre catches the light in the evening

more travelled

a sideboard or a console in the entryway

Portrait shape suits tight spots that need a lift

and let everything else relax

Champagne bottles