diff --git a/lib/ruby_ui/avatar/avatar_image.rb b/lib/ruby_ui/avatar/avatar_image.rb
index bce164e3..5599b50d 100644
--- a/lib/ruby_ui/avatar/avatar_image.rb
+++ b/lib/ruby_ui/avatar/avatar_image.rb
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ def view_template
     def default_attrs
       {
         loading: "lazy",
-        class: "aspect-square h-full w-full",
+        class: "absolute aspect-square h-full w-full z-1",
         alt: @alt,
         src: @src
       }