The king of beasts, majestic mane and a look of pure concentration, perched on the porcelain throne with his newspaper spread wide as if it were any old morning: the black-and-white illustration catches the big cat in a moment as trivial as it is unexpected. The mane falls with real nobility, the gaze stays proud, and yet the setting drags the ruler of the jungle down to the most ordinary of routines. The contrast between that bearing and so plainly human a moment is the whole joke, and it never fails to earn a burst of laughter.

This piece belongs to our series of animals caught in comical predicaments, found in our Animal Portraits collection. Facing the bowl or above the towel rail, it brings a healthy dose of self-mockery to the humblest of rooms. Its black-and-white finish agrees with almost any tiling and looks out of place in no washroom at all. It will delight fans of deadpan humour who like to style even the smallest corners.

• Available in 16 sizes, from 13x18 cm right up to the imposing A0
• Optional frame - black, white, light wood or dark wood - or poster alone
• Printed to order with quality paper and inks
• Delivery on us

A sure hit for a friend who takes real pride in a boldly decorated loo, or a birthday nod to a lover of well-aimed jokes.