Matisse Inspired Zebra on a Couch, Modern Art Print

A zebra settles onto a couch as if it belongs there, treated in the bold simplified shapes and flat color associated with Matisse. The pairing of wild animal and furniture is both absurd and oddly natural, giving the piece a light, playful edge that keeps it from being serious.

Living rooms and dens take it well, especially above a sofa where the subject echoes the wall behind it. The modern, graphic style works with clean-lined furniture and contemporary interiors, though it also adds welcome funk to a more traditional space.

Buyers who appreciate Matisse-style art and anyone drawn to quirky animal prints are the audience. It makes a strong present for a friend with bold taste, or for someone furnishing a new place who does not want the walls to feel too safe.