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Portrait of Isabella II of Spain. Spanish School. 19th Century - Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 172 x 124.5 cm (canvas: 140 x 92.5 cm). The scene portrays Queen Isabella II of Spain standing in a solemn posture, wearing a sumptuous white lace dress adorned with pink floral appliqués and delicate embroidery. The figure is crowned, bejeweled, and holds a fan, also displaying the sash and decorations of the royal order, including a green and yellow band with a golden brooch. The deep red curtain in the background enhances the regal atmosphere of the portrait. The composition, frontal and centered, grants the queen a monumental presence, highlighted by the rich textures of the textiles and luminous golden accents. The technical quality is evident in the rendering of the folds, the lace texture, and the soft illumination of the face. This work aligns with the conventions of official portraiture of the 19th Century, influenced by the Spanish academic school, where royal dignity is conveyed through solemn and ornamental pictorial resources. The original gilt frame further emphasizes the institutional significance of the painting.