Macklot's Pitta by John Gould Canvas Print John Constable and the warm pink wall

and the warm pink wall behind her keeps the whole piece grounded rather than heavy

terracotta pots and soft cream walls

instantly making your home feel more vibrant and full of life

this portrait belonged to another kind of home — a timber-framed Alpine inn where the family dog held court by the bar

Who says elegance can’t be a little playful

Macklot's Pitta by John Gould Canvas Print John Constable and the warm pink wallFrom the doorway, the vertical reads clean. Up close, not polite. Two little pittas perch on a branch, painted with the patience of a Victorian naturalist deep red bellies, inky blue wings, dark green backs against a warm off white ground. The room quietens around it. Colour arrives in small, careful doses instead of a big splash. Hang it in a study, hallway or reading corner where people slow down enough to look. Sits well next to warm woodwork, aged