About This Collection
Black works in two ways on a wall. As a background it makes colour look richer, and as line or silhouette it gives a print weight and definition. Both happen in this collection, which divides into five strands.
Black cats and night scenes are the natural starting point. The Black Cat Martini Print is the one people search for by name: a black cat, a martini and the composure of a regular. The Feline Archive Cat Print and the Black Cat Sunset Print continue the theme, and the Horse Under Moonlight Print and the Moonlit Forest Print take the darker palette outdoors. More black cats live in the cat prints collection.
Japanese ink and nature prints include the best seller in the collection, the Natural Forest Print, along with the Three Horses Scroll and Koi Fish Shoal prints. The Ink Wash Frog Print borrows the look of Japanese ink wash painting and applies it to a frog with no apparent plans for the day, and the Wash Day Frog Print keeps him company. There's more in the Japanese prints collection.
Western prints are the surprise. The cowgirl series, including the Midnight Cowgirl Horse Print, the Rhinestone Cowgirl Horse Print and the Midnight Glam Cowgirl Horse Print, brings rhinestones and desert canyons to the colour black, and the Canyon Cowboy Duck Print and the Lookout Cowboy Cat Print extend the franchise to ducks and cats. The full set is in the western wall art collection.
Birds, florals and landscapes are the quieter end: the Robin Among the Reeds Print, the Spoonbill and Resting Heron prints, the Dahlia Bouquet and Marigold Field prints, snowy pines and white birches, and the Woman Reading Poppy Field Print for anyone who would rather be outdoors with a book.
Typography with opinions rounds it off. The Dogs Welcome People Tolerated Print and the Good Dogs Only Print set out the household hierarchy, Life Is Better By The Fire and Gather Round The Kettle's On handle the cosy side, and the This Is My Villain Era Print is exactly as advertised.
For the full contrast, the white wall art collection shares many prints with this one in a lighter key, and the gothic prints collection takes the dark mood further.
What rooms suit black wall art?
Living rooms with pale walls are where black prints do the most. A single large black print over a sofa gives a white or beige room a focal point and a sense of weight that softer prints can't manage.
Dark-painted rooms are the other option. On navy, green or charcoal walls, black prints sink into the colour and the lighter details come forward, which suits studies, snugs and dining rooms with low lighting.
Kitchens suit the black typography and the drinks prints. The Greyhound Wine Print, the second best seller here, and the Black Cat Martini Print both belong somewhere near a corkscrew.
For a gallery wall, black prints hold a mixed wall together. Use two or three as anchors, let brighter prints fill the gaps, and choose black frames if you want the whole arrangement to read as one piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is black wall art?
Black wall art is any print where black is a leading part of the palette: dark backgrounds, strong black line work, silhouettes, or black subjects such as black cats. Here that covers everything from black cats to western cowgirls.
Will black wall art make a room feel darker?
Not usually. One or two black prints on a pale wall add contrast rather than gloom. If a room is small and short on light, a print that mixes black with lighter tones is a safer bet than one that's almost entirely dark, and the white wall art collection has plenty of lighter options.
Are black cat prints good gifts?
For black cat owners, very much so, since a lot of cat merchandise seems to assume a tabby. The Feline Archive Cat Print and the Black Cat Martini Print both suit cat lovers with a sense of style, and the cat prints collection has more.
What sizes are available?
Most prints are available in sizes from 5x7 up to A1, with both metric and US paper sizes. Full size options are shown on each individual product page. A single black print over a sofa or sideboard looks strongest at A2 or A1, while A4 and A3 suit kitchens, hallways and gallery walls.
Can all prints be ordered framed?
Yes. All prints can be ordered framed. We're rolling framed options out across the site, so individual listings will show whether a framed version is currently available. If you'd like a framed version of a print that doesn't yet have that option listed, get in touch and we'll sort it for you.
What is the print quality like?
Prints are produced on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper using a 12-colour press with a matte, glare-free finish. Deep blacks are where print quality shows most, and the matte finish keeps dark areas rich and even without glare.
Where do you ship and how long does delivery take?
We ship worldwide via Gelato's global print network, meaning your order is fulfilled close to where you live. Every print is made to order and dispatched promptly, then arrives within 2 to 5 business days of dispatch. Free shipping applies to US and UK orders.
