Historical context
Dating from the 19th century, this portrait by an unknown artist appears to be a copy of a painting held at the Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, attributed to José Rodrigues de Carvalho. According to the RAIZ inventory, the painting at Vila Viçosa is believed to have been executed in 1857, based on earlier representations of the Infanta.
Description
Portrait of Infanta Isabel Maria, seated in three-quarter view against a backdrop of red drapery. She wears a blue gown with white lace trimming at the neckline and cuffs, and holds a closed fan in her left hand. A book and a vase of flowers rest on a side table to her right.