Standing tall in a braided uniform, decorations pinned to its chest and whiskers neatly groomed, this red cat carries the poise of an officer sitting for a state portrait. The strict formality of military rank and pure feline softness make an irresistible pair, with every trimming rendered as lovingly as an old painting. The eyes, meanwhile, keep all the mischief we like to imagine in cats.

This portrait joins our feline series inspired by the great masters of painting, kept in our Cat Posters collection. It settles with character into a living room, a study or a bookshelf, and speaks straight to cat lovers who like to picture their companion leading a secret life full of swagger. On the right wall, it draws the eye without ever weighing the room down. Look closely and the embroidery and epaulettes reward the attention, painted with the precision of a real ceremonial portrait, while the deadpan stare keeps the whole thing firmly tongue-in-cheek.

• Offered in sixteen formats, from 13×18 cm right up to large A0
• Poster or framed version, with your pick of black, white, light or dark wood
• Printed to order on good paper with good inks
• Delivery fully covered

A delicious gift idea for a ginger-cat owner or a soft-hearted military-history buff.