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Home to Roost IV by Wild Apple Portfolio

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This captivating artwork presents a meticulously detailed rooster rendered in a monochromatic palette that creates a striking, graphic contrast. The piece is categorized as Animal Portraits, specifically falling under the rustic sub-category, and embodies a rustic aesthetic that makes it perfect for farmhouse or country-inspired interiors.

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54" wide rolls with virtually unlimited length. A 3:2 portrait at full width prints at 54 x 81.

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Printed in Sarasota, FL

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Made to order

Each print is produced fresh to your chosen size and material instead of pulled from old warehouse inventory.

Ships rolled in a tube

Every print ships unframed and unstretched, rolled in a protective tube. You choose how to finish it -- frame it, stretch it, or install it your way.

Large format ready

54" wide rolls with virtually unlimited length. A 3:2 portrait at full width prints at 54 x 81 -- designer-scale wall art with no compromises.

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Home to Roost IV
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This captivating artwork presents a meticulously detailed rooster rendered in a monochromatic palette that creates a striking, graphic contrast. The piece is categorized as Animal Portraits, specifically falling under the rustic sub-category, and embodies a rustic aesthetic that makes it perfect for farmhouse or country-inspired interiors.

Art Historian's Take
Wild Apple Portfolio — "Home to Roost IV". This work exemplifies a contemporary engagement with the tradition of rural animal portraiture, a genre historically rooted in the depiction of farm life and the symbolic importance of livestock in agrarian societies. The artist employs a meticulous, graphic style reminiscent of mid-20th-century botanical and zoological illustrations, yet subverts the expected by presenting the rooster not as a scientific specimen but as a characterful subject. The composition is a masterclass in negative space and balance, with the rooster's form occupying the central axis, its powerful silhouette defined by the stark contrast of dense, fine-lined black against a luminous white ground. The use of a bold, red comb and golden feet introduces a controlled, symbolic accent, drawing the eye and adding a touch of whimsy to the otherwise monochromatic scheme. The surrounding checkerboard border, a hallmark of the artist's signature style, functions as a decorative frame, grounding the piece in a specific, stylized aesthetic that references both classic Americana and modern graphic design. This work is less a direct representation of a specific bird and more an icon of a cultural ideal—the proud, vigilant farmyard guardian. Its visual power lies in its simplicity and its ability to evoke a profound sense of place and time, making it a compelling example of how contemporary artists can reinvigorate traditional subjects through a refined, minimalist approach.
Subject
Best Rooms
Kitchen • Dining room • Entryway • Farmhouse living room • Bathroom
Visual Style
Mood
Rustic• Whimsical• Nostalgic
Palette
BlackWhite• Monochrome with accent
Temperature
Neutral • High contrast
Energy
Works With
Warm white • Greige • Soft beige • Light gray • Cream
Pairs With
Wooden frames with a distressed finish • Neutral or light-colored walls • Woven baskets or natural fiber textiles • Antique or vintage decor elements
Emotional Use
Creates a cozy • Homely focal point • Adds a touch of rustic charm to a space • Supports a warm • Inviting atmosphere

Composition
Centered Minimal
Recommended Size
Medium visual weight• Best at 16x20" - 36x48"
Viewing
Close to mid-range • High at close range detail

Secondary
Minimalist homeowners • New construction buyers • Renters seeking temporary decor

Trend
Rustic modern • Stable • Mature
Longevity
Low risk • ~8 year outlook

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Decorus Art • Sarasota, FL
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Premium Poster Paper

Gloss finish with vivid color reproduction. An efficient choice for hospitality projects, large art packages, and everyday design installs.

Weight216 g/m² (8.1 mil)
FinishGloss
Opacity98%
Brightness92% ISO / 90 TAPPI
Whiteness115 CIE
Ink systemUV-cured pigment
CertificationFSC-certified
Decor Canvas

Poly-cotton blend with a high white point for enhanced color gamut. Ships rolled for finishing flexibility—gallery wrap, float frame, or traditional stretch.

Composition65% polyester, 35% cotton
Weight360 g/m² (11 oz)
Thickness19 mil
FinishSatin
Bleed3″ mirrored + trim box
All prints include a trim box and required copyright information printed as a small line at the bottom of the image.

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Beverly Fields
Great quality prints

I took a chance and ordered and I’m glad I did. The prints arrived quickly and were well packaged, no damage. The colors and quality of paper look better than expected. I’m very satisfied and would order again. Thank you for great customer service.

Thank you for the kind words, we really appreciate you giving us a shot. Glad to hear everything arrived safely and exceeded expectations. Looking forward to working with you again.

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Wildflower Field
Deborah Butler
Love the artwork

The colors are great for our room. We needed something with the dark teal color. Love the artwork. The artwork however was almost ruined. The delivery person put it out on front stoop in the pouring rain. I would suggest that Decorus put the tube into sealed plastic before inserting into the shipping box.

Hi Deborah,

Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate it—and I’m glad to hear the artwork and colors worked well for your space.

I’m sorry to hear about the delivery experience, that’s always frustrating when carriers leave packages exposed like that.

Since your order and your feedback, we took a big look at how we were packaging prints and ran with your feedback. Since the end of last year we all prints are now rolled and placed inside a protective plastic sleeve before going into the tube, which is then placed in the box, which helps prevent issues like moisture exposure during transit.

We appreciate you calling that out, it’s exactly the kind of feedback that helps us improve.

Cheers,
Shane

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Atlantic Shuffle
Jeanette Vertentes
Atlantic Shuffle

awesome quality and color representation

My wife loves giraffes

How could I not add to her collection with this hilarious picture of a giraffe? She loves it.

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Cape Cod Bicycle
Kimberly D Wold
Darling

I really love this print and plan to give it as a gift for Mother's Day ❤️💐

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O Happy Day
Kimberly D Wold
Fun

I wish I had ordered a larger print of this one. I think it will still be cute in my master bathroom. I really love the whimsy.

K
Blue Vase
Kimberly D Wold
Lovely

This print was so pretty, I am excited to find a perfect frame for it!

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Accent Chair
Julie Young
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We love the Decorus furniture covers! They save time to make our logistics team more efficient and protect our inventory to help it last longer. BY Design Home Staging

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How will my print arrive?

Your print arrives unframed and unstretched, rolled in a protective tube. No frame, no stretcher bars, no mounting -- just the printed material. You choose how to finish it.

Does this come framed or stretched?

No. Every print ships unframed and unstretched, rolled in a tube. This is the print only -- you take it to a local frame shop, stretch it yourself, or have your designer install it however you like.

Does your canvas prints come with a bleed for stretching?

Yes, by default all Canvas Prints come standard with a 3" mirrored bleed.

Do you produce this yourselves?

Yes. Every print is produced in-house at our studio in Sarasota, Florida.

What is the difference between materials?

Poster is smooth and cost-efficient, fine art is the most elevated paper choice with rich detail, and canvas adds textural softness and painterly depth. All three ship unframed and unstretched.

Do you do custom sizes?

Yes, we do custom sizes. Please send your part number and the custom size and substrate you are looking to have printed and we can quote you the price or build you a draft order. Please send inquiries to info@decorus.art

Do you modify or crop images?

Do you need us to alter an image ratio, artist signature, change color, or other image manipulation? There is a flat $25 design fee. If the image ratio is staying the same and you just need a size not listed, please email us at info@decorus.art or tell us in chat and we can add that option to our website. There is no charge for the same ratio in a size not listed.

What is your return policy?

All sales are final due to the nature of print on demand. However, we do accept returns in cases of manufacturing defects or delivery of the wrong item. Please contact us immediately if you receive a defective or incorrect item.

What other sizes are available for a print?

To see other sizes we are capable of printing while matching the original ratio, please use our Image Aspect Calculator and plug in the original size to show other options which may not be listed.