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Isabel II-veiled, sculpture in Prado museum, Madrid.
Isabel II, veiled
1855. Carrara marble
1855. Carrara marble
Torreggiani, a specialist in portrait busts, wanted to break completely with official tradition and impress Queen Isabel II with this spectacular technical feat. The queen’s face is veiled, a device recalling the veiled images of Faith, Virtue and Religion. Torreggiani also produced the pedestal on which the bust rests. Signed and dated.
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