Grand moustache and a chest heavy with medals, a walrus poses like an old general full of gravitas. His long tusks lend him the air of a decorated veteran, and the whole thing tips at once into irresistible comedy. The weighty gaze, the stiff bearing, everything breathes the solemnity of high command. You can almost hear an anthem swelling in the hall as he fixes the lens with a deeply earnest, unblinking air. The walrus, massive and good-natured, wears this ceremonial dress with a poise that would command respect on any parade ground. An official portrait you will never find in a real museum.

This piece joins our Animal Portraits collection, where every creature takes on a tailor-made role. Set it in a study, a living room or a library, where its straight-faced seriousness can work its effect. A savoury choice for those who enjoy humour with a solemn edge.

• Sixteen sizes on the menu, from 13×18 cm up to A0
• Standalone poster or framed in black, white, light or dark wood
• Made to order with finely crafted inks and paper
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A delightful gift for a military-history buff with a healthy sense of self-mockery, ready to brighten the most serious of desks.