Australian Pelican by John Gould Art Print Size:100x80cm / 40x32in The vertical shape suits narrower

The vertical shape suits narrower walls between windows or beside a wardrobe

Best hung above a small table

borrowing the calm confidence of Japanese ink painting and pulling it forward

Avoid pinning it next to busy florals or saturated tropical prints

soft photography

Australian Pelican by John Gould Art Print Size:100x80cm / 40x32in The vertical shape suits narrowerCall it calm if you want; we call it better walls. This antique pelican study by John Gould brings a soft, considered stillness to a room a big pale bird set against sandy rocks, with one strong black wing doing all the work. Hang it above a sideboard, console or reading chair where you want the eye to slow down. It pairs happily with linen, oak, rattan and warm off white walls, and looks especially good in a study, hallway or quiet corner of the