The Knife Thrower by Matisse Art Print iconic symbol low light and quiet wood

low light and quiet wood

or a bright home office that needs a jolt of colour

stoneware in cream and red

The mustard backdrop warms the whole space

or a calm corner of a living room — anywhere a vertical shape gives the wall structure

The Knife Thrower by Matisse Art Print iconic symbol low light and quiet woodWith abstract cut out shapes, scale decides whether the living room wakes up. Go large and the hot pink figure pulls the eye straight across the wall; go small and the piece becomes a quieter accent above a console. Either way, the cream ground keeps the room feeling open, while the blue leaves and dark foliage add rhythm without weighing things down. Hang it above a low sofa, a sideboard, or a writing desk where it can breathe. Pair it with pale oak