About this artwork
Rolling crests sweep across the frame in deep cobalt and ultramarine, curling over into tight spirals near the top and bottom. Each crest is edged with a band of turquoise and a frill of white, lacy cells that looks very much like sea foam, while the troughs between them sink into near-navy.
Scattered through the blue are small clusters of coral, magenta and aqua cells, like coloured pebbles glimpsed under moving water. Fine gold-toned lines run alongside every curve, catching the light of the room and stitching the waves together. There is no horizon and no shoreline, so the image stays abstract: it suggests the ocean without depicting a particular sea. As blue and gold abstract art it brings movement to a calm palette, and it sits as comfortably in a beach house as in a city flat. The diagonal rhythm of the crests keeps the eye moving from one corner to the other.
About Cobalt Blue
Cobalt has coloured blue ceramics and glass for centuries; Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, for example, was decorated with cobalt oxide beneath the glaze. The modern pigment, cobalt aluminate, was developed by the French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard in 1802 and was soon prized by artists for its clean, stable blue. In this design the name describes the colour only: a deep, saturated blue that pairs naturally with gold.
How to style it
Ideal for coastal, Scandinavian and modern rooms with white, sand or pale grey walls, from bathrooms to bedrooms. For a cooler pairing, hang it next to the teal spiral design. Explore the full Fluid Gold Abstract Art collection.
Choose your format
- Unframed Art Print on 250 gsm archival matte fine-art paper with a soft off-white tone. Ideal if you already have a frame.
- Natural Wood Frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Black Metal Frame, a slim matte-black aluminium frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Aluminium Print, printed directly onto a rigid 3 mm aluminium panel for a sleek, frameless look.
- Wood Print, printed directly onto a 2 cm wood panel for a warm, natural, gallery feel.
Sizes
Seven portrait sizes from 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) to 50 × 70 cm (20 × 28 in). Not sure which one? Read our size guide.
Shipping
Free tracked shipping to most countries. Every print is made to order and produced close to you, in more than 30 countries across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia, which means shorter journeys and fewer surprises at the door. See shipping & returns.
Questions & answers
Is this an ocean print or an abstract print?
It is abstract art with an ocean mood. The curling forms and white, foam-like crests suggest waves, but there is no horizon, beach or boat, so it suits a coastal interior without feeling like a seaside souvenir.
What colours go with blue and gold abstract art?
White, sand, warm grey and natural wood are the easiest companions. For more contrast, add touches of coral or mustard in cushions or throws; they echo the small warm cells hidden in the blue.
Is a frame included?
Only if you choose a framed format. The Natural Wood Frame and Black Metal Frame options arrive assembled with acrylic glazing and are ready to hang. The Unframed Art Print arrives without a frame, and the Aluminium and Wood Prints need no frame at all.
Which size should I choose?
As a rule of thumb, choose art about two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. 50 × 70 cm makes a statement above a sofa or bed, 30 × 40 cm suits shelves, desks and gallery walls. Our size guide shows every size to scale.
How is my print made and shipped?
Each print is made to order for you, then shipped with tracking from a production partner close to your address. You receive the tracking link by email as soon as your order leaves production.
Specifications
| Format | Unframed Art Print, Natural Wood Frame, Black Metal Frame, Aluminium Print, Wood Print |
| Print Size | 20 × 30 cm / 8 × 12 in, 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in, 30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18 in, 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in, 40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24 in, 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24 in, 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in |
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