In 1887, a German photographer portrayed Emperor Dom Pedro II, Empress Teresa Cristina, and the heir to the throne, Prince Luiz de Orléans e Bragança, in Paris.
Portrait signed by Dom Pedro II and Teresa Cristina.
20.9 cm x 30.4 cm.
October 12, 1887.
Paris, France.
Good condition conservation.
Unique piece.
In October 1887, the imperial couple, Dom Pedro II and Empress Teresa Cristina, were not permanently residing in France, but were merely traveling. Dom Pedro II and his wife frequently traveled to Europe, both for the emperor's health and for cultural and scientific interests. They maintained their official residence in Brazil, but spent long periods abroad, especially in Europe. Dom Pedro II's travels were well documented and were part of his routine, as he was a learned monarch interested in various fields of knowledge, using these trips to broaden his studies and cultural contacts.
To my knowledge, this portrait is the only one signed by the imperial couple that has appeared on the market in the last twenty years.
