Red-capped Dottrel by John Gould Canvas Print green print A jute or wool rug

A jute or wool rug underneath grounds the warmer tones

The castle sits high on its rock

It hangs best above a low dresser

and the wrapped canvas keeps the edges soft and matte

Red-capped Dottrel by John Gould Canvas Print green print A jute or wool rugBack in the 1840s, this bird study belonged to another kind of home the naturalist's library, with its leather bound folios and quiet lamplight. Bring it into a modern room and it slows the pace. The two dottrels stand on a warm stony shore with a pale blue sea behind, so the wall feels a shade softer without going cold. Hang it above a writing desk, a hallway console or a low bedroom dresser where you want quiet character rather than a bold colour