Yes, folk illustration knew how to charm a room and how to cut. This bird is friendly on first look, then the red head and dark green brush marks start doing real work on the wall. Put it up and a flat, quiet corner suddenly has a focal point, without the room turning loud. It sits happily on a chalky off-white wall, above a low chest of drawers, in a kitchen nook, or on a bit of blank hallway wall between doors. Pair it with pale wood, cane, striped cotton and plain stoneware so the colour stays the loudest thing. Don’t crowd it with other strong patterns or busy prints one bold graphic piece per wall is plenty. As a canvas it reads softer and more hand-made, with no reflection to fight daylight.