Bidspirit auction | Portrait of Isabella II, Spanish

Portrait of Isabella II, Spanish School, 19th Century - Engraving on paper. Measures 18 x 14 cm and 42 x 34 cm with frame. Official portrait of Isabella II presented in an oval format beneath a royal crown, with the sovereign depicted in bust form, adorned in court dress and jewels, highlighting the solemnity and dignity characteristic of royal iconography. The treatment of the face is precise and restrained, while the engraving emphasizes the details of the attire through fine lines and subtle tonal gradations. The work reflects the official dissemination models of the 19th century, designed to reinforce the institutional image of the Spanish monarchy. 18 x 14 cm and 42 x 34 cm