Historical context
Dating from 1807–1810 and attributed to Nicolas-Louis-Albert Delerive, the painting is closely related to an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after a drawing by Henri L'Evêque. The order in which the two works were produced remains a subject of scholarly debate.
Description
View of the Belém waterfront, with Prince Regent João in the foreground bidding farewell to his entourage. To the right are two coaches, one carrying Queen Maria I, and two sedan chairs with raised canopies.