When Isabel died in 1992, she left behind her the story of a woman who had lived with, loved and been portrayed by some of the greatest artists of the 20th century including Francis Bacon, Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Alberto Giacometti and Jacob Epstein.

But to describe Isabel as simply a muse would underestimate the importance of her role in the history of the arts. She was also a painter in her own right and designed sets and costumes for the Sadler’s Wells Ballet Company.

The small display focuses on one sculpture from the current Earl and Countess of Harewood’s private collection, Epstein’s Isabel – the First Portrait.

Made by Jacob Epstein in 1932 when Isabel was just 20-years-old, the sculpture, which has never been shown in public, is complemented by two of Isabel’s own paintings which have kindly been lent by the custodian of her collection.

l Epstein and Isabel: Artist and Muse shows at Harewood House until November.

For further information visit www.harewood.org or call 0113 218 1000/1.