Wallpaper - Animals of Africa III

Our Animals of Africa III wallpaper brings a historic etching-style wildlife illustration into the room with notable depth and restraint. The composition centers on a majestic elephant rendered with fine line work and careful shading across its tusks, ears, and weathered skin, set against rich dark gray and warm saddle brown tones. In the background, two smaller elephants roam quietly among palms and layered foliage, resting on a textured ground of grasses and earthy shading. Created by Wild Apple Portfolio, the design combines the character of a nineteenth-century natural history print with a warm, grounded palette. Like all our wall murals, this design is made-to-measure to fit your wall dimensions, printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle surface structure.

In the room

Because of its narrative character and defined focal point, we see this design working particularly well on an uninterrupted feature wall in a study, library, or home art studio. Giving the wallpaper a wider wall ensures that the full composition, from the prominent central elephant to the softer background scenery, remains visible and balanced. The nineteenth-century etching style gives the wall an intellectual, classic feel without overwhelming the space. If you are placing it behind a desk, low shelving, or a reading chair, we suggest keeping tall furniture away from the center so the primary illustrated figure remains clear.

Styling it

The heritage quality of this design pairs naturally with classic English country interiors, vintage-inspired studies, and rooms with collected, traditional elements.

To complement the illustration, we would suggest:

• Choosing warm, darker wood furniture such as walnut, mahogany, or dark-stained oak to echo the nineteenth-century etching aesthetic.
• Introducing muted leather accents, antique brass reading lamps, or bronze hardware that harmonize with the saddle brown tones.
• Keeping surrounding textiles simple and textured, using plain wool throws or matte linen curtains in warm neutrals so they do not compete with the fine linework of the mural wallpapers.

Colour combinations

The illustration itself relies on a grounded palette of saddle brown, earthy undertones, deep charcoal gray, and warm paper-toned highlights. When choosing paint for adjacent walls or woodwork, we recommend continuing that warmth rather than introducing stark cool tones. Soft parchment, muted biscuit, or warm stone work well across larger adjoining surfaces. For window frames, baseboards, or built-in bookshelves, deeper accents like warm umber, tobacco brown, or soft off-black connect directly with the shading in the elephant's silhouette.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers are made-to-measure according to your specific wall dimensions. Producing each order to size helps reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared with buying standard fixed rolls.

All our wall murals are completely PVC-free and printed on wallpaper paper that features a subtle physical structure. They are designed to be straightforward to hang, whether you are decorating your own home or personalizing a rented space.