A tortoise poses in a wedding dress, a delicate veil and lace resting on her shell, looking every bit as solemn as a bride on the big day. The mismatch is irresistible: here is the most placid creature on earth dressed up to say I do, and it is impossible to hold back a smile at such earnest ceremony. Every detail is carefully rendered, from the folds of the fabric to the bride's gentle eyes, which makes the scene all the more endearing. The illustration plays a fond, never mocking humour that lands at first glance.

This scaly bride joins our Animal Portraits collection, a gallery of animals cast in roles as unexpected as they are funny. She fits into an entrance, a friendly living room or a guest bedroom, anywhere you enjoy a touch of whimsy. She will delight those who prefer a mischievous wink to overly serious wall art and who love to get a conversation going.

• 16 sizes on offer, from a small 13×18 cm up to a large A0
• Poster version or framed in black, white, light wood or dark wood
• Made to order to gallery standard
• Delivery on us

A charming find for an original wedding present or a hen-party gift that happily breaks with tradition.