I enjoy both French & Art Deco, Our home is from the Art Deco (Arts and Crafts) period so these French Botanical pieces were just what we needed! The thick lines in the drawings help to balance out any Art Deco elements in the home while keeping with the French Garden theme that is in our living room. The very edges of these are dark grey which I did think was black from my monitor all of the other colors were true to life, just as pictured. I am extremely pleased with the purchase!