A regal lion rises through the graphic abundance of a Japanese print, its mane rendered in swirling curls and taut lines, power held within every curve. The Ukiyo-e style turns the big cat into an almost legendary creature, somewhere between the real animal and a mythical guardian. A worked sky and a few traditional motifs frame the beast, deepening its aura of a figure lifted from some old tale. Deep colours and a keen eye for detail lend the whole a quiet strength that catches the gaze and holds it.

This illustration is part of our series of animals reworked in the traditional print style, found in our Japanese Prints collection. In a pared-down living room or an Asian-inspired study, it asserts a character both noble and mysterious. Hung on its own across a bare, light wall, it is enough to set the tone of an entire room. It speaks to devotees of Japanese art as much as to anyone who loves symbols with real presence.

• Sixteen formats offered, from 13x18 cm to the large A0
• Print on its own or a frame of your choice: black, white, light wood, dark wood
• Made to order with careful paper and inks
• Shipping covered

A fine gesture for a lover of woodblock prints and bold symbols from the East, or a way to celebrate an ambitious new beginning.