Henriques Collection

Harvest
A landscape drawing of a field and trees under a plain sky during harvest. Date: circa 1923

The Crinoline Dame
A still life painting of some poppies in various colours, arranged in a white vase, beside an ornament of a young lady wearing a red coat over a crinoline dress. Date: circa 1922

The Bridge At Cahors
An oil painting which looks across the Lot river, providing a view of the Pont Valentre, a medieval bridge with three towers, situated in Cahors, southern France

Big Toby And Little Toby
A still life painting of two toby jugs, placed facing away from each other, one small and one large, between them sits a glass vase of flowers, with petals falling on the surface. Date: circa 1922

Blue Chaise Longe
Oil painting of a grand interior. The variations of light in a fine interior have attracted artists and tested their skill since the Interior genre was invented by the Dutch painters in

Shield tile. Castro Verde. Portugal
Shield tile depicting the vision of Afonso Henriques (1110-1185) in which Jesus assured him victory in the Battle of Ourique (July 25, 1139)

Oporto. Portugal. Liberation of Lisbon from the Arabs. Comme
The day June 17, 1147, the Bishop of Porto called the army of the Second Crusade, to aid the king Alfonso I to liberate Lisbon from the Arabs. Commemorative plaque in the Seo. Square. Oporto. Portugal

PORTUGAL. Guimaraes. Monument to Afonso Henriques, Afonso I, founder and first king of Portugal. Sculpture

Winemaking equipment, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
An antique object used in the making of wine, in the showroom of Henriques & Henriques SA, Camara de Lobos, near Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Old winepress, Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
An old winepress on display at the firm of Henriques & Henriques SA, Camara de Lobos, near Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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Discover the rich tapestry of Portuguese history through the lens of Afonso Henriques, the Crinoline Dame's brave and visionary son. From the Harvest in Castro Verde, where he defeated the Moors at the Shield Tile, to the monumental victory in Guimaraes commemorating the Liberation of Lisbon, Henriques' legacy is woven into Portugal's fabric. In the heart of the Douro Valley, the birthplace of Port Wine, his spirit lives on in the winemaking traditions of Oporto. The Big Toby and Little Toby tiles in Cahors, France, depict his triumphs, while the Blue Chaise Longe reflects the elegance and refinement of the Portuguese court. Join us on a journey through time, exploring the art, culture, and history of Portugal, as we delve deeper into the captivating story of Afonso Henriques.