Pedro Ii Collection

Don Joao de Mascarenhas
5304574 Don Joao de Mascarenhas.; (add.info.: Don Joao de Mascarenhas, (1633 - 1681), Portuguese nobleman and soldier. recognised for his loyalty in the crisis that culminated with the abdication of

Pedro II of Portugal
6266300 Pedro II of Portugal; (add.info.: Pedro II, 1648-1706, nicknamed "the Pacific". King of Portugal . Peter II, King of Portgal.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Opening day: the orators, 1876 (albumen print)
483685 Opening day: the orators, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Pedro II, K of Portugal (engraving)
978736 Pedro II, K of Portugal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedro II, K of Portugal)

Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil (engraving)
2812490 Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil)

Empress of Brazil, from Worlds Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Pedro II. (1825-1891), Emperor of Brazil, oil 1862

Pedro II. (1825-1891), emperor of Brazil

Pedro II (1825-1891), Emperor of Brazil, oil, 1834

Battle of Muret, 1213, King D. Pedro II of Aragon died in battle, engraving

BELL & DOM PEDRO, 1876. Inventor Alexander Graham Bell (right) instructing Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II on the use of his telephone receiver during the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, 1876

Pedro II leaving Brazil, 1889
Exile of Brazilian Emperor Pedro II after abdication, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

DOM PEDRO II (1825-1891). Emperor of Brazil 1831-89. Original cabinet photograph

DOM PEDRO II OF BRAZIL (1825-1891). Emperor of Brazil (1831-89): original cabinet photograph, New York, 1876

Emperor Pedro II of Brazil 1887 A. D
Emperor Pedro II of Brazil 1887

Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of
PHILADELPHIA EXPO: ENGINE. Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II and President Ulysses S. Grant starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia on 10 May

Corliss Steam Engine, 1876
CORLISS STEAM ENGINE, 1876. President Ulysses S. Grant and Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil starting the Corliss engine at the opening ceremonies of the Centennial Fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grant & Brazilian Emperor
GRANT & BRAZILIAN EMPEROR. President Ulysses S. Grant and Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II starting the Corliss Engine at the opening ceremonies of the Philadelphia Centennial Fair in 1876

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, 1876. Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil, at a New York City photography studio in 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

DOM PEDRO II (1825-1891). Emperor of Brazil, 1831-1889. Wood engraving, 1852

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Pedro II, the Emperor of Brazil from 1831 to 1889, was a prominent figure in Brazilian history. Known for his intellectual pursuits and progressive policies, Pedro II left an indelible mark on the nation. In 1876, on the opening day of an eventful year, orators gathered to celebrate and honor Pedro II's reign. The albumen print captures the grandeur of this occasion, showcasing the eloquence and admiration bestowed upon him. However, not all moments were filled with jubilation. A color lithograph depicts a somber funeral procession following Pedro II's passing. This poignant image serves as a reminder of his significance in Brazilian society and the grief that enveloped the nation at his loss. Pedro II's influence extended beyond Brazil's borders as well. An engraving portrays him as King D. Pedro II of Portugal—an indication of his international stature and recognition among world leaders. Another engraving showcases Pedro II as Emperor of Brazil—a position he held with dignity and grace throughout his rule. His commitment to progress is evident in various aspects of Brazilian life during this time. The Empress of Brazil is also featured in an album from Allen & Ginter Cigarettes' World Sovereigns series (N34). This inclusion highlights her role alongside Pedro II—supporting him both personally and politically during their reign together. Artistic representations further immortalize Pedro II's legacy. An oil painting from 1862 captures his regal presence while another one from 1834 reveals a younger version full of promise for what lay ahead. History often intertwines tragedy with triumph. An engraving commemorates King D. Pedro II's death during the Battle of Muret in 1213—a stark reminder that even great rulers face adversity on their path to greatness. As political tides shifted towards republicanism, Pedro II made a fateful decision to leave Brazil in 1889.