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Spain, Madrid. Royal Palace
Spain, Madrid. Royal Palace. Ceremony of imposing the insignia of the Cross of the Victory to the Princess of Asturias, on the April 9, 1881. The King and Queen (Alfonso XII and Maria Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine), the Infanta of Spain and Princess of Asturias Maria de las Mercedes, in the arms of their august mother, and infantas Isabel, Paz and Elulalia are present. Life drawing by Ferrant. Engraving by Bernardo Rico (1825-1894). La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1881. Date: 2018
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This image, hailing from the 19th century, depicts a significant moment in Spanish history as it captures the Ceremony of the Imposition of the Insignia of the Cross of the Victory to the Princess of Asturias, Maria de las Mercedes, on April 9, 1881. The regal gathering took place in the grand halls of the Royal Palace of Madrid, with the presence of King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine, their daughter, the Infanta Maria Teresa, and their daughters Isabel, Paz, and Elulalia. The King and Queen are seen in the foreground, with the young Princess of Asturias in the arms of her mother, Queen Maria Cristina. The elegant decor of the palace, adorned with mirrors and chandeliers, reflects the opulence and grandeur of the Bourbon monarchy during the Bourbon Restoration period in Europe. The occasion marked the awarding of the Cross of the Victory to the Princess, symbolizing her role as the future Queen Consort of Spain. The young princess, dressed in a beautiful gown, gazes intently at the Cross, while her siblings look on with admiration and respect. This evocative image, created as a life drawing by Ferrant and later engraved by Bernardo Rico, was originally published in the prestigious Spanish publication, La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, in 1881. The intricate details of the artwork provide a glimpse into the rich history and tradition of the Spanish monarchy during this era.
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