Picture No | 12041655 |
Date | 1865 |
Description | Paraguayan War - Emperor of Brazil at Alegrete Camp |
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During the Paraguayan War, the Emperor of Brazil assumed command of the Brazilian army and travelled to Alegrete on his way to Uruguaiana, along with his two sons-in-law, the Duke of Sax-Cobourg and Gotha, and the Count of Eu. The emperor sits on a chair, arm resting on a box covered with maps. His sons-in-law stand beside him, the Duke holding his military cap in one hand, the Count also grasping the scabbard of his sword.
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Source | Engraving by Janet-Lange in 'L'Illustration', 1865 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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