Matisse: The Romanian Blouse (Pink) Art Print cityscape Indigo or rust cushions tie

Indigo or rust cushions tie it into the room without trying too hard

The waves do the work

the warm pinks and creams in the clouds soften everything

kitchen corners

a sense of getting on with it

Matisse: The Romanian Blouse (Pink) Art Print cityscape Indigo or rust cushions tieIn 1940, this would have felt radical. It still does. A Matisse inspired exhibition poster built around a hot pink wall, off white blouse and deep blue skirt confident colour, drawn in plain lines. Put it up and the room stops feeling cautious. Walls that read as quiet suddenly have a point of view, and nearby colours (mustard cushions, terracotta pots, brass lamps) all sharpen up around it. It works best on a wall it can own above a sofa, in a