Historical context
Dated 1823–1826, this portrait is attributed to João Baptista Ribeiro (1790–1868), a nineteenth-century Portuguese painter. The painting depicts Miguel as a Portuguese prince, before his accession to the throne in 1828.
Description
Full-length portrait of Miguel of Braganza, shown standing with his body turned slightly to the right. He wears the uniform of the Generalissimo, with a black jacket, white trousers embroidered in gold and high boots. He displays several military and royal decorations and holds a white glove in his left hand, while a sabre hangs at his waist. A plumed military hat rests on a table to his left, with two classical columns and a reddish-brown curtain in the background.