Grass Owl by John Gould Art Print gourd leaves and heavy gilt mirrors nearby

and heavy gilt mirrors nearby

set low on a soft off-white ground

The canvas weave softens the cream ground and suits an unframed

Choose framed in black for sharp pop-art contrast

the pink will sit awkwardly and the joy will leak out

Grass Owl by John Gould Art Print gourd leaves and heavy gilt mirrors nearbyFirst glance: warm cream. Second glance: the grass owl doing something smarter a heart shaped face turned slightly, one eye holding you while a smaller companion tucks in below. It brings quiet character to a room without shouting. Hang it in a study, a hallway or above a small sideboard in a country leaning living room, where soft daylight can pick up the warm browns in the feathers. Pairs happily with oak, walnut, linen, aged leather and cream