Alfred is looking somewhat disconsolate as he finds himself on the kerbside touching the bars of the grate, far away from his normal wild habitat. Both bottles of beer make pertinent references.

‘Out of his tree’ which has a double interpretation, one that he is quite literally away from his normal living environment and of course, the same expression is used for the state in which you might become after a few bevies!

‘Man of high standing’ can be interpreted similarly, as the translation of ‘orangutang’ is ‘Man of the forest’ and in his current predicament, irony of his circumstances can be implied.

The painting itself is fabulously executed and the detail in the fur in particular, demonstrates the immaculate fine detail for which Paul is renowned.

‘Alfred the Grate’ does have a matching friend, ‘Drag Queen’ is his ‘partner in crime’ and they look brilliant displayed together.