The painting, created by Argentinian artist Seba Cener, appeared on the side of a carpet shop in Fleetwood, Lancashire, and shows a fisherman surrounded by a swirling sea.

Some locals were impressed by the quality of the picture, but others were interested to know why it was topsy-turvy.

Christian Fenn from The Big Heart Projects, which commissioned it, said the artist was renowned for painting upside down to “change people’s perspectives”, adding: “We love how the mural has sparked all sorts of conversations.”

The artwork is one of two that have appeared in the Lancashire town in recent weeks.

The Big Heart Projects was created by The Butterfly Effected, a Community Interest Company, run by artists Mr Fenn and Hayley Garner, which hosts art therapy workshops, mural projects, and outreach programs.