The Beautiful Stranger poisond by her Sister

Bunbury employed a latticed backdrop, a recurring motif in his oeuvre (also seen in SP129), and a single warm light source to create a contemplative atmosphere. The style shows affinities with the emerging Romantic movement.

The watercolour was acquired at a Bonhams auction in December 1973 for £10. Its potential connection to Arabian Nights Entertainments links it to Bunbury's illustrative work for the publication.

Created in 1785, the piece reflects the late 18th-century interest in Orientalist themes, as popularized by works like Arabian Nights Entertainments. The latticed design may also allude to contemporary decorative arts influences.

While not widely recognized as a defining work of the Romantic movement, The Beautiful Stranger poisoned by her Sister contributes to the broader understanding of Bunbury's illustrative contributions and the evolving artistic tastes of his time.