There’s a reason illustrators kept returning to Paris streets; rooms still respond. The painterly brushwork and that one red-orange townhouse do most of the heavy lifting everything else stays soft and easy on the eye.

Hang it and a flat wall suddenly has somewhere to look. The cream buildings, soft blue road and pops of red give a quiet room a focal point without shouting.

It works best on a hallway wall, in a small study, or above a chest in a travel-themed bedroom. Portrait shape means it suits narrow walls between doors or windows.

Pair with oak or walnut furniture, linen upholstery, brass fittings and a soft wool rug. A small leafy plant nearby never hurts.

Don’t fight it with other busy cityscapes or loud patterns on the same wall let this one be the talking point. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang straight out of the box.