Bow tie straightened, head held high, curls groomed to competition standard: this poodle in a tuxedo looks fresh from a gala where he was quite obviously the guest of honour. Painted in the manner of the old masters' official portraits, he wears his elegance with such flawless seriousness that the effect becomes irresistibly funny. The humour here comes from restraint, and that is precisely what gives this illustration its class — worthy of the most hushed of drawing rooms.

This four-legged gentleman joins our series of canine portraits, part classical homage, part sly wink. He dresses up a living room, a study or an entryway with genuine panache, and makes quite the impression above a fireplace or a handsome console table. Its old-painting spirit suits a classic interior just as well as a resolutely contemporary one. His equally distinguished peers are gathered in our Dog Posters collection.

• Sixteen print formats on offer, spanning 13×18 cm to A0
• Print alone, or framed in black, white, light wood or dark wood
• Produced on demand with quality inks and papers
• Free delivery on every order

A refined gift idea for the poodle owner convinced, quite rightly, that theirs is the most distinguished dog on the block — tuxedo or not.