Black and White Bear Canvas Monet A single golden frond rises

A single golden frond rises through the centre of this composition

A high-voltage splash of colour for the boldest room in the home

An Impressionist village street lies under fresh snow

antique furniture and warm neutral walls

Black and White Bear Canvas Monet A single golden frond risesThis tender pencil style study captures a polar bear cub seated and facing forward, its fluffy white coat rendered in the softest graphite shading. Delicate strokes trace the downy fur around its rounded ears and broad paws, while a glossy black nose and dark, attentive eyes give the little face a gentle curiosity. The cub rests on a faint suggestion of snow, the background left pure white so nothing distracts from its endearing expression. There is a