Wallpaper - Vintage Horse Portrait II

Our Vintage Horse Portrait II wallpaper by Crimson Cottage captures a handsome bay horse in profile against a pastoral river landscape. Rendered with the visual character of a classic oil painting, the design features visible brushwork in the rich chestnut tones of the horse's coat, balanced by soft, muted greens in the riverside trees and a gentle sky. The horizontal composition and painterly landscape give the mural an understated, traditional charm. Printed on our made-to-measure, PVC-free wallpaper with a subtle structure in the paper, it brings warmth and heritage appeal to an accent wall.

In the room

Because of its pictorial scale and horizontal landscape composition, we see this design working best as a feature wall where the entire horse and setting can be appreciated without heavy visual interruption. It sits naturally in a living room behind a low-backed sofa, or in a dining room above low paneling or along a dedicated accent wall. We also like this mural in a private study, library, or hallway, where its classic portraiture sets a quiet, distinguished tone. Giving the design an open stretch of wall ensures the painterly brushstrokes and landscape details remain the focal point of the space.

Styling it

To complement the heritage feel of the mural, we would pair it with classic, grounded furnishings rather than anything too sleek or hyper-modern.

• Choose warm wood tones like antique oak, walnut, or mahogany for furniture, which naturally echo the chestnut brown of the horse.
• Incorporate tactile, traditional upholstery such as aged brown leather, deep green velvet, or textured wool throws to enhance the room's warmth.
• Keep wall mouldings, skirting boards, or wainscoting painted in classic muted tones rather than stark, bright whites to ensure a seamless tonal transition.

Colour combinations

The palette within our wallpaper centres on rich chestnut and bay browns, moss and sage greens, soft river blues, and pale sky tones. When selecting surrounding colours for adjacent walls and woodwork, we recommend drawing directly from these earthy hues. A muted olive or sage green creates an immersive, cohesive look across the whole room. Deep forest greens or warm, earthy creams work wonderfully on trim and doors, while rich espresso or saddle brown accents help anchor the overall scheme.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, our wallpapers and mural wallpapers are made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions. Custom sizing ensures your design is scaled to your space while helping to reduce unnecessary excess wallpaper compared to standard fixed rolls.

Every wall mural is printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle physical structure that gives depth to the printed design. Our wallpapers are designed to be straightforward and simple to hang, making it easy to transform your home with a solution tailored to your living space.