Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Set of 2 Colonial Sketches Rectangle Framed Art Taupe
£142 £114
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Description
This pair of colonial-style sketches from Gallery Direct will bring grace to your interior. Palm trees and vegetation are casually sketched against a muted background for a calming effect. Each print features a gold frame complete with easy-to-use hanging brackets.
Our Stylist Says
I love this set of two colonial sketches because they add a timeless, understated touch of elegance to any space. The taupe frames and monochrome artwork offer versatility that works well in both contemporary and traditional interiors-perfect for creating a calm, gallery-style focal point on a feature wall. For styling tips, they sit beautifully above a sideboard or console table, paired with natural materials like wood or woven baskets to enhance their organic feel. To keep the look fresh, consider mixing them with other understated artwork or plants as shown, which creates a relaxed yet curated vibe. These prints are practical too, as their neutral tones allow easy reassignment without overwhelming the room’s colour palette.
Evan Carter
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
