The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

The story of Isabel Archer shows James at his witty and polished best. ...more info on wikipedia

About the artist: Sara Jafferfrom the UK

Sara Jaffer is a 21 year old Astrophysics student and amateur artist living in the city of Bristol in the UK.”

Why this work

“I chose The Portrait of a Lady because Isabel Archer is an inspiration; intelligent, beautiful and free-spirited, James’s recounting of her story made me fall in love with her as I followed her on her journey amongst the rich fabric of the late 19th century.”