A fox stands to attention, its gaze steady and proud, chest weighed down with medals and shoulders squared beneath golden epaulettes. Painted with all the gravitas of an old officer's portrait, the piece borrows the muted palette of the great masters yet never quite takes itself too seriously. The lifted snout and martial bearing turn a woodland creature into a decorated war hero posing for posterity, somewhere between a stern general and a cunning gentleman with a story to tell. Every braid, button and campaign ribbon is rendered with a perfectly straight face, which only sharpens the underlying comedy.

This artwork belongs to our Animal Portraits, a series that reimagines our four-legged friends as dignified figures full of swagger. It settles in beautifully above a desk, in an entryway or along a bookshelf, anywhere you like to blend a touch of humour with classic grandeur. It suits fox lovers and anyone drawn to wall art with real personality and a bit of soul.

• 16 sizes available, from a small 13×18 cm up to A0
• Choose the print alone or framed in black, white, light or dark wood
• Made to order on quality papers and inks
• Free delivery included

A clever gift for the friend who collects militaria or quietly worships their favourite russet-coated companion.