Splendid Grass Parakeet by John Gould Canvas Print Mbappé or a stretch of open

or a stretch of open shelving holding cookbooks and olive oil

The deep greens hold their weight

Keep companions calm — a botanical

Three little deck chairs — one mustard

Splendid Grass Parakeet by John Gould Canvas Print Mbappé or a stretch of openWe like a botanical bird study best when it comes with a little abrasion. This is a hand coloured plate from John Gould's 19th century Birds of Australia three parakeets on a delicate fern branch, mustard bellies, deep red chests, dusty blue heads. It brings warmth and quiet character to a room without turning up the volume. Hangs beautifully in a kitchen above a sideboard, in a hallway between doors, or in a study over a writing desk. Sits well with