Draped in fine fabric with its silky coat carefully groomed, this Shih-Tzu poses with the poise of an aristocrat sitting for posterity. The delicate chiaroscuro and warm tones echo Vermeer's touch, while the little dog's sweet face never loses its softness. Nobility and tenderness share a single portrait, where the grandeur of the setting nicely underlines the model's playful charm. It is hard to say which wins out, the grandeur of the costume or the dog's irresistible little face.

This illustration rounds out our Dog Posters, where our companions are imagined as figures of yesterday's high society. It feels at home in a refined bedroom, a boudoir or a hallway lined with paintings, adding a note of chic humour. Shih-Tzu owners and the classically curious will relish this portrait, where the lapdog is elevated to the rank of court model. Every carefully combed strand and every sheen of the fabric speaks of care worthy of the grandest ceremonial portraits.

• 16 sizes, from 13×18 cm to A0
• Unframed or framed in black, white, light or dark wood
• Made to order on quality papers and inks
• Free delivery

A delicate gift for the lucky owner of a Shih-Tzu that carries itself like minor royalty.