A large black cat stares down the viewer with the calm authority of a dignitary, wrapped in deep fabric lit by a single golden shaft of light. Painted like an official portrait from the baroque age, its dark coat soaks up the shadows while its amber eyes give away a very convincing streak of feline arrogance. The plain, almost theatrical background sets off its massive frame and lends it the air of a governor posing for posterity, each glint on its fur seemingly worked in patient oil.

This illustration extends our gallery of house cats promoted to the rank of great figures, featured in our Cat Posters collection. It brings character to a corridor, a bookshelf or a reading nook, and fits a classic interior just as easily as a more contemporary scheme that plays on contrast. It will charm anyone who shares their days with a cat that carries itself like a lord, convinced it was born to rule.

• A choice of 16 sizes, from 13×18 cm up to a generous A0
• Print on its own or set in a black, white, light wood or dark wood frame
• Produced to order with fine inks and paper
• Free delivery

The obvious gift for a friend whose black cat already, quite plainly, considers itself master of the house and sole owner of the sofa.