Nothing in this soft pinks, blues and greens whispers, even when the living room does. A small black cat stands in the water like it owns the place, with poplars and pink clouds reflected around it.

Hang it and the room lifts. The cool blues bring air in, the warm pinks stop it feeling chilly, and the black cat gives your eye somewhere to land. It pulls a quiet room into focus without shouting.

Works above a sofa, a bed, or a console in a hallway with reasonable light. Sits beautifully on chalky off-white, soft greige, or pale plaster walls.

Pair with pale oak, linen, cream boucl and soft stoneware. A small green plant nearby finishes it off.

Don’t crowd it with other busy florals or another statement painting it wants a little breathing room. The canvas weave catches the brushwork nicely under warm lamps.