1748 Bowen Mariner's Compass Rose Art Print Color:Brown The brushwork carries energy across

The brushwork carries energy across the room

Feel the flair of classical charm with a twist of modern wit

Avoid putting it next to loud graphic prints or saturated colour blocks — this piece works best when nothing else is shouting

Looks especially crisp behind glazing in a slim oak frame

a knitted throw and one or two stoneware pots

1748 Bowen Mariner's Compass Rose Art Print Color:Brown The brushwork carries energy acrossOpen the curtains at mid morning; the soft mustard and pink will handle the drama. This is a hand coloured detail of Emanuel Bowen's 1748 mariner's compass a 32 point star ringed by sage and pink degree bands, with hand lettered bearings in old script. Put it up and a quiet room gains a focal point with personality but no shouting. The colours are soft enough to sit with neutral walls, but the composition is busy enough to earn a wall on its own. Best