Sujet

Opening of the Spanish Cortes by Queen Isabella, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Opening of the Spanish Cortes by Queen Isabella, 1850. Ceremony in Madrid to celebrate the inauguration of the newly built Palacio de las Cortes, seat of the Spanish parliament. 'The entry of the Royal party into the hall of Congress was the signal for an energetic " Viva la Reina" [Long Live the Queen]...General Narvaez placed the "Speech" in her Majesty [Queen Isabella II]'s hands, which she read in a firm and clear voice, amid profound silence...She expressed satisfaction in being able to announce the happy re-establishment of diplomatic relations with Great Britain in a manner worthy of both countries'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Notre référence

HRM22A36_151

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

59,4Mo (6,4Mo) / 42,0cm x 35,4cm / 4960 x 4185 (300dpi)

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