Sitting perfectly at ease, an elephant has buried itself in the newspaper without the slightest concern for its surroundings. A great pachyderm taking all the time in the world on the toilet is enough to defuse the greyest of mornings. Its placid pose and unshakeable calm quietly invite you to ease off the pace too. A mischievous reminder that the most ordinary moments deserve a touch of whimsy.

This playful portrait joins our series of animals staged in everyday moments, ready to browse in the Animal Portraits collection. Set above the bowl or near the mirror, it slips a hint of gentle madness into the most functional of rooms. The whole household gains a reason to smile, from morning to night, and guests never fail to point it out. Its unfussy composition keeps the joke gentle and warm rather than loud.

• A spread of sixteen sizes, from 13×18 cm to A0
• Bare poster or framed in black, white, light wood or dark wood
• Made to order on quality stock
• No delivery charge

The obvious pick for the housewarming of a friend who loves catching guests off guard with an unexpected note of humour. Nobody keeps a straight face in front of a pachyderm this self-assured.