The hippo is resting like it has absolutely nowhere to be, and honestly, that energy is what this whole set is about. These two prints bring a gentle safari world into a nursery or kids' bedroom, with a round, resting hippopotamus on one side and a quiet, steady elephant on the other.
Both pieces sit in soft beige tones with muted sage greens and the faintest wash of blue at the waterline. The illustration style walks the line between detailed sketch and loose watercolor, giving this animals wall art a handcrafted quality that reads warm rather than flat. Small details, butterflies, cattails, scattered wildflowers, reward a closer look without overwhelming the overall calm.
Together they create a mood that is settled and unhurried, which is exactly what you want surrounding a sleeping child. The neutral nursery palette means they work alongside almost any color you already have going on in the room, from warm whites to dusty greens to natural wood tones. This is the kind of boho baby room decor that does not need to shout to hold its own on the wall.
If you are looking for jungle animal prints that grow with a child rather than age out by kindergarten, this elephant hippo watercolor set earns its place on the wall for years.