The Hidden Treasure

by Christian Ovís

‘The Hidden Treasure’ depicts a country house at the end of a narrow garden path. At the front, open gates stand amongst white, yellow and orange flowers. The light-coloured path winds through the grass towards the house, which lies behind low bushes and flowerbeds. The house has a warm ochre-coloured roof, dark windows and chimneys. Trees and delicate branches frame the upper part of the scene.

The composition links a flower-filled foreground with a tranquil house in the distance. Green, cream and yellow dominate the landscape, with warm orange accents along the fences. The light falls softly across the path and the façade. Loose brushstrokes suggest grass, leaves and small flowers. The fence posts in the foreground are larger and darker than the details around the house, creating a sense of depth. The light, cloudy sky keeps the background open amongst the treetops.

This rustic wall decoration is ideal for a living room, bedroom or reading corner featuring natural materials. Wood, linen and warm neutral fabrics complement the soft colours. A plain wall allows the garden path and flower borders to stand out clearly. From a distance, the house stands out; up close, you can make out the open fences and small flowers along the path.