Wall Art Prints in South Africa: A Short Buyer's Guide
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| • Styles to choose from: landscapes, abstracts, wildlife, vintage birds and more • Prints start from R 349.00, made to order in Cape Town • Free shipping nationwide • Match the work to the room's colours, scale and mood |
Choosing art for the wall is mostly a question of fit — fit with the room's colours, its scale, and the mood you want to hold there. This guide runs through the main styles we print at Stone & Gray and where each tends to sit best, so you can narrow things down before you start browsing. Every piece is made to order and hand-finished in Cape Town, with free shipping anywhere in the country.
1. Landscapes: Calm and a Sense of Space
Landscape prints bring a sense of distance into a room, which is why they work well where you want things to feel calm — a bedroom, a reading corner, a hallway. The depth in a wide landscape also makes a small room feel less closed in. Our landscape and cityscape prints run from quiet coastal scenes to old-master views.
Blue Boat by Winslow Homer Vintage Landscape Art Print
from R 349.00
"Bordighera" Riviera Landscape Art Print
from R 400.00
2. Abstracts: Colour and a Modern Edge
Abstract work is the easiest way to add colour without committing to a literal subject, so it suits a living room or studio where you want a modern feel. Because there's no fixed image to read, an abstract piece reads differently as the light changes through the day. Our abstract prints range from soft and tonal to bright and bold.
Pink & Purple Iris Fields Abstract Art Print
from R 400.00
Sundance Abstract Art Print
from R 395.00
3. Wildlife Photography: Detail and Drama
Wildlife prints carry a lot of detail, so they hold up well at larger sizes and reward a closer look. They suit a space with some breathing room around them — a stair wall, a study — where the eye can settle on the texture. Our wildlife photography prints capture animals in their natural settings.
Forest Prowler Photo Print
from R 349.00
Majestic Prowler Photo Print
from R 349.00
Hyena Dust Trail Photo Print
from R 349.00
Wolf In The Arctic Dawn Photo Print
from R 349.00
4. Vintage Bird Prints: Classic and Detailed
Vintage bird illustrations have a quiet, scholarly feel — they nod to old scientific plates, which gives a room a sense of age and care. They group well in pairs or sets, so they're a good choice for a wall where you want a collected, gallery look. Browse the vintage bird prints to see the range.
Pheasant on Cherry Blossom Branch Art Print
from R 349.00
Purple Heron by John James Audubon Art Print
from R 349.00
Pink Flamingo by John James Audubon Art Print
from R 349.00
Louisiana Heron by John James Audubon Art Print
from R 349.00
5. Contemporary Feminine Art
Contemporary feminine prints lean on form and a softer palette, which gives a bedroom or dressing room a considered, personal feel. They sit well alone as a single statement rather than in a busy grouping.
The Woman With the Swirls by Bea Muller Art Print
from R 349.00
Serene Citrus Portrait Art Print
from R 349.00
6. Fish Prints by Samuel Kilbourne
Like the bird plates, Kilbourne's fish illustrations carry fine detail and a naturalist's accuracy, so they bring the same classic feel to a study, a kitchen, or anywhere with a nautical leaning. They reward close viewing, which makes them a good choice for a narrow wall you pass at arm's length.
Largemouth Bass By Samuel Kilbourne Fish Art Print
from R 349.00
Mackerel By Samuel Kilbourne Fish Art Print
from R 349.00
How to Narrow Down Your Choice
A few practical questions make the decision easier:
- Start with the room: Note the colours already there and the style of the furniture, then look for art that sits with them rather than against them.
- Measure the wall: A print should fill roughly two-thirds of the wall or furniture it sits above — too small and it floats, too large and it crowds.
- Decide on the mood: Calm spaces suit softer, tonal work; rooms that need lifting suit stronger colour.
- Choose what you'll live with: The piece you keep coming back to is usually the right one.
Caring for Your Prints
A few habits keep a print looking right over the years:
- Keep prints out of direct sunlight, which fades pigment over time.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
- If the print is framed behind glass, clean the glass with a lint-free cloth.
- Avoid hanging prints in very humid rooms such as bathrooms.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." - Edgar Degas
Where to Start
If you're still deciding, pick the style that matches the room you have in mind, then choose the size from there. Prints start at R 349.00, are made to order in Cape Town, and ship free anywhere in South Africa. When you're ready, our full range covers landscapes, abstracts, wildlife and more — browse by the style that fits your room and take it from there.
