Somewhere between Matisse and loose post-impressionist brushwork, this portrait refuses to behave. The paint is thick, the white shirt isn’t really white, and the navy skirt does most of the heavy lifting.

Hang it in a room that already feels lived-in and a little undone. It softens hard modern lines and brings warmth to a quiet wall without shouting for attention. The deep navy gives the room something to anchor against; the warm sand background keeps the whole thing calm.

Best above a low bedhead, a slim console or a writing desk. Works on its own, or as the quiet character in a small grouping.

Pair with linen, oak, cream boucl and a little brass. Off-white or chalky plaster walls suit it.

The canvas weave catches the brushwork nicely and keeps the painterly feel intact.