We like still life best when it comes with a little abrasion. This one pairs a fresh cabbage leaf and chunky artichoke with a blue-and-white scalloped plate, set against a warm pink that stops the whole thing feeling too polite. It brings colour and a bit of humour to the part of the kitchen that usually gets ignored the wall above the kettle, the side return, the breakfast nook. Hang it where you’ll see it while you cook. It pairs well with painted cabinets, stone worktops, rattan seats and blue-and-white china already on the shelf. Skip it if your kitchen is strictly stainless steel and slate; the pink will feel stranded. Stretched canvas gives the illustration a softer, more painterly edge.