The artwork titled “Portrait of Isabella Saltonstall” is an oil on panel painting created by George Stubbs circa 1765 to 1775. This piece is a notable representation from the Romanticism movement and falls within the portrait genre. Currently, the artwork is housed at the Fitzwilliam Museum, part of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK.
In the artwork, a woman clad in a billowing white gown is depicted in a serene natural setting. She stands poised and contemplative, gazing into the distance with her hand gently resting on her face. Beside her, there is a donkey, whose head is turned towards a majestic lion standing in the foreground. The background reveals a dense forest with soft, diffused lighting that enhances the romantic and tranquil atmosphere of the scene. The choice of animals, the woman’s elegant attire, and the subdued yet intricate details of the surroundings collectively evoke a sense of quiet elegance and enigmatic allure.
