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Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho)
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Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho)
8661340 Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836. Maria II ascended the throne in 1834. Both she and her consort Ferdinand were entire strangers to Portugal and could exercise little or no control over the turbulent factions whose intrigues made orderly government impossible. On 3 November 1836, the Queen retired secretly to her palace at Belem. There she rallied the army and the court party around her, and abjured the oath which the revolutionists had forced her to take in the previous month. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.); © Look and Learn
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This lithograph captures the powerful moment when Queen Maria II of Portugal abjures her oath at Belem in 1836. Maria II ascended the throne in 1834, facing a tumultuous political landscape filled with intrigue and unrest. Despite being unfamiliar with Portugal, she and her consort Ferdinand attempted to govern amidst turbulent factions.
On November 3, 1836, Queen Maria retreated to her palace at Belem where she made a bold move by rallying the army and court party around her. In an act of defiance against revolutionists who had forced her into an oath the previous month, she publicly renounced it. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in Portuguese history as Maria II asserted her authority and took control of her reign.
The artist John Harris Valda skillfully depicts this historic event with intricate detail, capturing the tension and drama of the scene. The black-and-white lithograph brings to life this significant moment from Hutchinson's History of Nations, showcasing Queen Maria's strength and determination in asserting her power.
This print serves as a reminder of Queen Maria II's resilience and courage during a challenging period in Portuguese history, immortalizing her legacy for generations to come.
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