Seen beside dark walnut, the rooster loses nostalgia and gains grit. The black ground pulls the room in close, and the red, cream and warm brown carry the heat. Hang it on a feature wall in a dining room, entryway or snug, where it can hold the eye on its own. Pair with velvet, aged leather, brass fittings and patterned rugs in deep reds and creams. Avoid hanging it next to another busy pattern piece it wants one quiet neighbour, not a competition. Stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang, with framed canvas options for a more finished edge.