This street art piece is located on a brick wall at 52 Rue Châtelaine in the historic centre of Laon, France. The portrait bears the signature “Mister P.”, identifying it as a work by the French street artist Mister P.

Mister P, whose real name is Thomas P., comes from Tourcoing and lives and works in Lille. He has been active in public spaces since 2008. His practice includes stencil art, stickers, collage and other image-making techniques. He is particularly well known for his reinterpretations of Charles de Gaulle, using different colours and graphic treatments to transform the image of the former French president.

Mister P combines historical figures with a contemporary visual language. By placing familiar faces in public spaces, he creates encounters between historical imagery and the everyday urban environment. His work also explores the ironic reinterpretation of historical icons and the relationship between public imagery, advertising and consumer culture.