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María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal

María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal, by F. Machado, oil, 1871
María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal, by F. Machado, oil, 1871

María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist F. Machado. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Created in 1871, this oil portrait by the Spanish artist F.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows María Pía de Saboya wearing a crown and holding a hand fan, elements that mark her status as queen of Portugal. The gemstone she wears further emphasizes her royal lineage and dynastic connections.

These symbols convey both the political authority and the personal identity of the sitter within a European aristocratic context.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 154 cm by 109 cm, depicting the Portuguese queen María Pía de Saboya with a hand fan, crown and gemstone. Executed by F. Machado in 1871, it is classified as a portrait and is held in the Museo del Prado, where it is catalogued under accession number P007378.

History & Provenance
Since its inception, the artwork has been held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is cataloged under the inventory number P007378.

The portrait of María Pía de Saboya, Queen of Portugal, was created in 1871 by the artist F. Machado. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work measures 154 cm in height and 109 cm in width. The painting depicts the queen accompanied by a hand fan, a crown, and gemstones.

Since its inception, the artwork has been held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is cataloged under the inventory number P007378.

The portrait of María Pía de Saboya, reina de Portugal, is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work carries the museum's inventory number P007378. Painted by F. Machado in 1871, the oil on canvas piece remains part of the institution's permanent holdings. The provided sources do not record any specific past or present exhibitions for this artwork.

Overview

Created in 1871, this oil portrait by the Spanish artist F. Machado presents a formally dressed woman seated before an opulent throne. The canvas is part of the Museo del Prado’s collection, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century works. The composition emphasizes regal attributes, crown, jeweled fan, and luxurious textiles, suggesting a portrayal of royalty or high aristocracy.

Context

During the late 19th century, Spanish portraitists often combined courtly iconography with contemporary fashion to appeal to both aristocratic patrons and the emerging bourgeois market. Machado’s work reflects this trend, integrating traditional symbols of royalty, crown, throne, jewels, with the refined, lace‑trimmed attire fashionable among European elites of the period.

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Artist & collection

Artist

F. Machado

Machado painted quiet scenes in oil during the 1870s. His brush captured everyday moments, look for the soft light in Interior with a Woman Sewing (1871) and the calm palette of Still Life with Fruit. Both works belong…

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal?

María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal was painted by F. Machado in 1871-01-01.

Where can I see María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal?

María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal?

María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal?

Museum-quality prints of María Pía de Saboya reina de Portugal are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.