Against linen, the deep blue reads less sweet, more deliberate. The loose strokes of pink, yellow, green and coral start to settle, and the cream museum-poster border gives the colour room to breathe. Hang it in a living room or study where you want a lift of colour without a heavy mood. It works well above a low sideboard, a writing desk or a reading chair, on a chalky off-white or putty wall. Pair it with linen upholstery, an oak or walnut piece, a woven rug and a stoneware vase. Keep nearby art quiet a small black-and-white photograph or a simple line drawing so the colour stays the focal point. Avoid bold pattern wallpaper or another saturated print on the same wall.