Ivy (Tsuta) by Kamisaka Sekka Canvas Print school supplies Avoid putting it next to

Avoid putting it next to another loud pattern or a second statement piece — this one wants the wall to itself

then you spot the tiny dropped pair of glasses in a puddle and the whole scene shifts

The soft greys in the sky tie into off-whites

in warm browns

The style is realism

Ivy (Tsuta) by Kamisaka Sekka Canvas Print school supplies Avoid putting it next toWhat's the hallway missing? Deep red with some nerve. Kamisaka Sekka's ivy study borrows the warmth of an old Japanese screen gold brown vines, scattered red and pale green leaves, breathing room of soft cream. Hang it on a quiet wall above a console or sideboard and the whole entry softens. The portrait shape suits narrow spots between doorways. Pair with oak or walnut wood, linen, aged brass and one or two stoneware pieces. Avoid hanging it beside