Yes, contemporary still life knew how to charm a room — and how to cut. White poppies in a crumpled pink plastic bag against a pale blue-grey background, painted with real tenderness and a quiet sense of humour.

Put it up in a bedroom or bathroom and the room softens. The pale pink and washed blue settle the space without going saccharine, and the loose stems give the wall a bit of lift.

It works above a low headboard, over a slim chest of drawers, or on a bathroom wall between sconces. Eye-level is plenty — this isn't a print that needs to tower.

Pair with pale oak, linen, soft pink ceramics, and a touch of brass. White plaster walls love it. A washed-out blue or warm off-white wall works too.

Don't crowd it with busy florals or heavy gold frames — it wants room to breathe. A simple oak or white frame keeps the mood right.