Maria Leopoldine is struggling with European fashion in a nation that straddles the equator in this portrait by an unknown Brazilian artist. The high enclosing neckline and long sleeves were probably ill-adapted to Brazilian climate.
Keywords: 1817, Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Brazil, Habsburg family, Bragança family, Archduchess, Empress, Brazilian, curly coiffure, hat, strap, bows, high enclosing neckline, ruff, long close sleeves, Empire waistline, close skirt, fan