Les Codomas by Matisse Art Print

Les Codomas by Matisse Art PrintBuy an abstract cut out for the story. Keep it for the orange. Matisse made Les Codomas late in life, cutting shapes straight from painted paper when he could no longer stand at an easel the energy of that gesture still carries the picture. On the wall it lifts the room straight away: a quiet sofa suddenly has movement behind it, a plain kitchen wall finds its accent. Best above a long sideboard, a low mid century console or a writing desk. Pairs well

set against a deep red wall and a blue patterned cloth

Where it works: above a low headboard

Keep the rest of the wall calm — one bold piece is the whole point

Hang it somewhere people stop — at the end of a hallway

helmets and shoes: above a console in the entryway

the spooky leaves turn from nice idea to main character

Not enough deep red

Keep neighbours soft and storybook in feel

the leafy tree

Don't park it next to another loud poster or a busy gallery wall — it wants a bit of breathing room

where you want one personal thing on the wall that says something about you without shouting

this print doesn't want to fight for attention