Wallpaper - Gallop Sketch

Our Gallop Sketch wallpaper captures a horse in full stride, drawn in expressive black ink against a light cream backdrop. Created by Anne Tavoletti, the artwork balances sweeping lines in the mane and tail with delicate shading across the horse's muscular form, grounded by small, gestural patches of grass underfoot. What we particularly appreciate about this design is how the generous white space gives the drawing room to breathe, turning a classic animal study into a bold, modern wall mural. Printed to your exact dimensions, our made-to-measure wallpapers are PVC-free and feature a subtle physical structure in the paper that complements the hand-drawn ink look.

In the room

Because the composition places a single, powerful subject within an open field, we see this working exceptionally well as a feature wall in a living room, study, or home library. The visual momentum of the galloping horse brings life and energy to a space without overwhelming the surrounding architecture. On a wide, relatively uninterrupted wall, such as behind a low-backed sofa or along the main expanse of a dedicated workspace, the complete silhouette remains fully visible. In rooms with standard ceiling heights, the horizontal movement helps stretch the room visually, while the pale cream ground prevents the darker ink lines from making smaller study spaces feel enclosed.

Styling it

The classical 19th-century drawing character lends itself naturally to heritage, rustic, or refined contemporary schemes. We would lean into the warmth of the cream backdrop with natural materials and thoughtful furniture choices:

• Pair the wallpaper with warm wood furniture, such as mid-toned oak or aged walnut, to echo the traditional equestrian drawing style without feeling outdated.
• Incorporate matte black metal accents or dark iron light fittings that mirror the deep ink strokes of the sketch.
• Keep surrounding upholstery in calm, tactile textures like woven wool, heavy linen, or soft leather in neutral tones to let the artwork take centre stage.

Colour combinations

The palette in our wallpaper centres on deep charcoal and black ink over a soft cream and off-white base. When planning adjacent walls and woodwork, warm neutrals are a natural match. Soft stone, oatmeal, and warm bone paints harmonise gently with the cream ground, creating a seamless transition from wall to wall. For a more dramatic contrast, rich charcoal or deep slate grey on surrounding doors, skirting boards, or built-in shelving picks up on the darkest ink tones of the horse. If you prefer introducing colour, muted earthy shades like deep olive green or burnt sienna sit comfortably alongside the monochrome illustration.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, all our wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your chosen mural wallpapers arrive sized to your space, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free, have a light paper structure, and are designed to be straightforward and easy to hang, making them a practical choice whether you own your home or live in rented accommodation.