Chocolate coat over an immaculate chest, a two-tone British Shorthair sits enthroned on the seat and unfolds his paper with the poise of a gentleman settled into his club armchair. The clash between his earnest, almost solemn expression and the utterly incongruous setting makes for a genuinely comical picture, the sort that draws a quiet chuckle and then a second amused glance. You would swear he is simply waiting for you to close the door so he can carry on reading.

This distinguished reader joins a family of prankster cats who have taken up residence in the bathroom, all gathered in our Cat Posters collection. His two mouth-watering shades work as well against raw wooden decor as against an all-white room, dressing the WC with a hint of mischief and no real decorating effort. Hosts who fuss over every corner of their place will appreciate this elegant, deadpan detail, well able to defuse the awkwardness of even the stiffest guests in a single glance and break the ice.

• Available in 16 sizes, from 13×18 cm up to A0
• Your choice: no frame, or a black, white, light wood or dark wood one
• Made to order on carefully chosen paper
• Free shipping

A clever idea to slip under the tree for a deadpan friend who cherishes their cats as much as their morning coffee.