A Face I Once Knew

A Face I Once Knew is a distinctive portrait poster where floral details and a calm female profile come together in a poetic, contemporary composition. The artwork shows a woman in profile with closed eyes, dark hair and a black high-neck top. Across her face, a field of flowers unfolds in soft shades of coral, pink, orange, blue, cream and muted green, creating a striking contrast against the deep grey-blue background.

The combination of the dark silhouette and colourful flowers gives A Face I Once Knew a unique balance between strength and softness. The expression is quiet and reflective, while the floral details add warmth, movement and personality. It is a poster that draws attention without feeling loud, making it easy to style in both minimalist and more expressive interiors.

A floral woman poster with a calm expression

If you are looking for a woman poster with something more than a traditional portrait, A Face I Once Knew brings together two timeless themes: the human figure and botanical art. The flowers across the face become part of the woman’s expression, creating an artwork that feels both decorative and emotional.

The colour palette is rich but carefully balanced. Deep charcoal, black and muted blue-grey form the background and clothing, while the flowers introduce softer tones of peach, coral, pink, dusty blue, mustard and green. This makes the poster easy to combine with both neutral interiors and homes with more colour.

In a light oak frame, the warm flower tones are gently highlighted and the overall expression becomes softer and more Scandinavian. A black frame creates a stronger, more graphic look and works especially well with the dark hair and clothing. A white frame can give the poster a lighter and more minimal appearance.

Where to style A Face I Once Knew

A Face I Once Knew works beautifully in the living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room or home office. In the living room, it can create a calm focal point above a sofa, sideboard or armchair. In the bedroom, the closed eyes and soft floral details add a peaceful and intimate mood.

The poster is also a strong choice for an entrance or hallway, where the portrait brings personality to a space that can otherwise feel simple. In a home office or creative workspace, the combination of portrait art and flowers adds visual interest without becoming distracting.

Because of its balanced colour palette, A Face I Once Knew can be paired with abstract posters, floral wall art, graphic prints and simple black-and-white artwork. It also works beautifully as part of a gallery wall with other portrait posters or botanical designs.

For a bold statement, choose one of the larger sizes and let the poster stand on its own. In smaller sizes, it works perfectly as part of a curated poster wall.

Available in six sizes

A Face I Once Knew is available in A4, 30 × 40 cm, 40 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm, 70 × 100 cm and 100 × 140 cm, making it easy to choose the right size for your wall and interior.

Whether you are searching for a woman poster, floral portrait, botanical wall art or modern Scandinavian wall decor, A Face I Once Knew combines colour, character and a quiet sense of mystery in a piece of art created by Hello Poster.

Our posters are printed on 250 gsm silk paper — a strong, wood-free quality paper with a beautiful semi-matte surface that enhances colours and details without glare. Silk paper is often used for art prints and photography because it delivers soft, natural and precise colour reproduction.

Most posters on the market are printed on 170 gsm paper, but we choose to go a step further. We use 250 gsm because we only want to send out something we would proudly hang in our own home. The extra thickness gives a more solid feel, richer colour depth and a quality that truly lasts.

The paper is Nordic Swan Ecolabelled and FSC-certified, and finished with genuine offset printing and water-based varnish — a combination usually found in far more expensive prints.
At HelloPoster, this means you get premium quality at a price that’s still accessible.

How to hang your poster – simple and stylish tips

Getting a poster to hang perfectly is all about the small details. Start by choosing the right height — as a general rule, the center of the poster should sit around 145–155 cm (57–61 inches) from the floor, placing it naturally at eye level. Pick a frame that complements both the artwork and the room, and take a moment to measure so everything hangs straight.

Consider the lighting too: natural light makes colours appear vibrant, but avoid direct sunlight to keep the print looking beautiful for years. If you're hanging multiple posters together, begin from the center and keep the spacing consistent for a clean, balanced look.

It's the little adjustments that make all the difference — creating a refined and well-composed result.

Hang your poster with no measuring stress

Use painter's tape for a quick and perfectly straight result:

1. Hold your frame against the wall where you want it.
2. Place a strip of painter's tape along the top edge of the frame.
3. Mark exactly where the nail or screw should go.
4. Remove the tape and stick it onto the wall — perfectly level.
5. Hammer the nail into the marked spot.
6. Remove the tape and hang your poster.

A simple method for a clean, perfectly aligned poster — every time.

Fast delivery

We strive to ship your order from our warehouse within 24 hours – and always guarantee dispatch within 2–3 business days.

Shipping within Denmark costs 49 DKK with GLS parcel shop.

Free shipping over 399 DKK or 4+ posters (Denmark only)

Easy and secure returns

You have a full 14-day return right.

Simply contact us at hello@helloposter.com if you wish to return your order.

Important: Uncollected parcels are not considered valid cancellations, and you cannot cancel a purchase by refusing delivery.

A return handling fee of 49 DKK will be deducted from your refund.

Returns

All return items must be sent directly to our address – not to a parcel shop.

Uncollected orders are also not considered returns; in these cases, the buyer covers the return shipping cost of 49 DKK.

For orders that included free shipping, the actual shipping costs we incurred will be deducted from your refund.

The buyer always covers return shipping costs.

Please note that we do not accept parcels sent as “cash on delivery.”

To ensure fast processing, please contact us at hello@helloposter.com before returning your order.