With the third generation of the ‘new’ Mini (the German one we don’t like to talk about) having just been released, here’s a timely visual reminder of the ‘real deal’, courtesy of the latest composition from acclaimed contemporary cityscape and still life artist extraordinaire, Samantha Ellis.

‘City Slicker’ pits one of the most iconic automotive images ever against an equally as familiar architectural backdrop featuring the sights and sounds of London. This hand-signed, limited edition piece grabs viewers by the short and curlies thanks to its acting lead being cast in an effusive red, dramatically contrasting the monochrome of Westminster, Big Ben, et al.