About this artwork
A mother koala sits upright, holding a long sprig of eucalyptus in one paw, its narrow grey-green leaves fanning out to the left. Clinging to her shoulder and back is her tiny joey, peeking out with round eyes and a rosy cheek of its own. Mother looks out calmly with a big, dark, velvety nose, bright eyes and soft pink blushes.
Her famous fluffy ears are tufted with long grey fur and lined with warm terracotta, and her coat mixes soft grey with washes of sage green across the back and golden sand at the hips. Her chest is pale cream. Fine, wispy pencil-like strokes make the fur look thick enough to touch. A tender portrait of parent and baby, this koala nursery print is original digital artwork by ITCLabStudio and makes a heartfelt gift for new parents.
About Koalas
Despite the nickname 'koala bear', the koala is not a bear but a marsupial, native to the eucalyptus forests and woodlands of eastern and southern Australia. A newborn joey is tiny and develops inside its mother's pouch for several months before it begins riding on her back. Koalas feed almost entirely on eucalyptus leaves, which are low in nutrients and energy, so they rest or sleep for most of the day to save energy.
How to style it
A heartfelt choice for a nursery or a child's room with grey, green and cream tones. Pair it with the panda cub design for two much-loved favourites, or with the monkey for a climbing theme. Explore the full Woodland & Safari Nursery 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 the koala print a good gift for new parents?
Yes. A mother koala carrying her joey is a gentle symbol of the bond between parent and baby, which makes it a thoughtful baby shower, new-baby or first Mother's Day gift. The soft palette suits most nursery schemes.
Is a koala a bear?
No. Koalas are marsupials, like kangaroos and wombats, and carry their young in a pouch. The nickname 'koala bear' comes from their round ears and teddy-like faces, but they are not related to bears.
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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