Luiz, the son of Princess Isabel and heir to the Imperial house, signs his portrait.
Signed portrait of Prince Louis of Orléans and Braganza.
10.9 cm x 16.4 cm.
After 1889, in France.
Good condition of conservation.
Unique piece.
Prince Louis of Orléans and Braganza was the second son of Princess Isabel of Brazil and Count d'Eu, Gaston of Orléans. He was therefore the grandson of Dom Pedro II, the last Emperor of Brazil. Louis was born on January 26, 1878, and was known by his title of Prince of Brazil.
Luiz's family was important in the line of succession to the Brazilian throne, since Dom Pedro II had no sons, and his daughter, Princess Isabel, was the presumptive heir. Luiz, as Dom Pedro II's grandson, was part of this line of succession. The Brazilian imperial family was exiled after the proclamation of the Republic in 1889, when Luiz was still a child.
Prince Louis of Orléans and Braganza is also often remembered for his controversial reputation and for being considered eccentric, which contributed to his reputation as being “mad”. This perception was largely influenced by his peculiar behaviors and possibly mental health issues.
Luiz's autographs are extremely rare, and this one is particularly beautiful.
