The Dapper Trickster

A fox in a blue top hat trimmed with yellow, pink and red flowers looks out with a calm, slightly knowing gaze. He wears a blue bow tie and a buttoned jacket, and his soft white fur dissolves into loose, cloud-like strokes edged with dark lines. Peach-pink and blue fields, with a splash of yellow in the upper corner, give the scene a warm, playful mood. The portrait balances formal dignity with a light sense of humour.