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title: Fala do trono
author: Pedro Américo
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21557/fala-do-trono/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-01-31
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# Fala do trono

_Authored by Pedro Américo_

## Image File

[![Fala do trono](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21557.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21557.jpg)

## Image Caption

*Fala do Trono*, painting by Pedro Américo, Brazil, 1872.

This painting depicts the opening of the General Assembly by the Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro II, on May 3, 1872. In addition to the Emperor, the painting features important political figures of Imperial Brazi. On the left and bottom of the paitning one can see Antonio Paulino Limpo de Abreu, the Viscount of Abaeté, who was president of the Senate; the Marquis, later Duke of Caxias, Luiz Alves de Lima e Silva; and José Maria da Silva Paranhos, the Viscount of Rio Branco, who was also president of the Cabinet and Minister of Finance. While in the imperial [tribune](https://www.worldhistory.org/Tribune/), at the top, one can see Empress Teresa Cristina, Princess Isabel, the Count D'Eu and the Marquis of Tamandaré.

Museu Imperial de Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro

## Bibliography

- [Schwarcz, Lilia Moritz & Gledson, John. *A Barba do Imperador.* Hill e Wang, 2003.](https://www.worldhistory.org/books/0809042193/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Américo, P. (2026, January 31). Fala do trono. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21557/fala-do-trono/>
### Chicago
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### MLA
Américo, Pedro. "Fala do trono." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Jan 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21557/fala-do-trono/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficheiro:Fala_do_trono.jpg) by [**Pedro Américo**](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ficheiro:Fala_do_trono.jpg). Submitted by [Ivan Madanelo Costa](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/flocos/ "User Page: Ivan Madanelo Costa"), published on 31 January 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.