A scholarly comparative study of five owl species on an aged vellum ground. Golden buffs, rich browns, and warm whites. Made to order.
Installed Room · The Wall Shawl Atelier · 2026

Owl Specimens — Mural Wallpaper

The Paper Itself

Six lines of provenance.

PaperNon-woven paste-the-wall substrate, 240 gsm, matt finish
InkPigment latex inks, UV-stable, lightfast rating ISO 11798
PainterHand-finished in the studio
EditionNo. 23 of 30 · 7 remaining
OriginPrinted and hand-finished in the atelier; dispatched from the studio
Lead time4–6 working weeks
The Composition

What the mural describes.

Five distinct owl species are presented for your discerning eye, arranged as if upon a treasured plate from a 19th-century ornithological compendium. The ghostly Barn Owl, with its heart-shaped facial disc of pure white and golden-buff plumage, gazes directly forward, its dark eyes vast and knowing. Beside it, the Tawny Owl, a creature of rich, warm brown, perches in three-quarter profile, its rounded head and large, dark eyes exuding a quiet authority. Below, the compact Little Owl, belligerent and bold, contrasts with the secretive, tall form of the Long-eared Owl, its ear tufts erect in vigilant attention. Completing this remarkable gathering is the Short-eared Owl, alert and watchful, rendered in soft straw-browns. This is a meticulous, comparative study, where individual character shines through the scholarly precision, inviting you to observe and compare the subtle differences in form, feather, and expression.

This magnificent mural finds its natural home within a study or library, lending an air of intellectual curiosity and natural wonder, or offering a sophisticated welcome in a grand hallway. Each mural is crafted to your wall's precise dimensions, supplied as numbered drop panels on a luxurious matt non-woven paste-the-wall paper, ensuring a seamless and enduring installation.

  • Made to your wall's exact measurements
  • Supplied as numbered drop panels for easy installation
  • Luxurious matt non-woven paper
  • Paste-the-wall application for simple hanging
  • Rich, fade-resistant colours
  • Scholarly and elegant design
  • Printed in the UK with meticulous care
How It Arrives

A roll, a paste, a named hanger.

Each mural is printed to the exact measurements you submit — width, height, and drop — then supplied as sequentially numbered panels, ready to hang in order. Paste system: standard overlap paste, seams pattern-matched. No trimming required.

We work with a trusted network of specialist paperhangers. At the order stage we can introduce a recommended installer in your area — or supply full installation notes for your own hanger.

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