Maria Leopoldina of Austria: Queen consort of Portugal and Empress consort of Brazil (1797–1826)

Pedro II of Brazil: 2nd and final Emperor of Brazil (r. 1831–89)

Princess Francisca of Brazil: Princess of Brazil

Princess Paula of Brazil: Brazilian princess

Maria II of Portugal: Queen of Portugal (r. 1826–1828; 1834–1853)

Princess Januária, Countess of Aquila: Princess of Brazil (1822-1901)

art of painting: practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface

woman: female adult human

child: human between birth and puberty

infant: very young offspring of a human

traditional costume: expression of identity through costume, which is usually associated with a geographic area or a period of time in history

dress: garment for women, children, or infants consisting of a bodice and skirt made in one or more pieces

costume accessory: item carried or worn which is used to contribute to the wearer's outfit

belt: worn band or braid, usually around the waist or hips

glove: covering worn on the hand

necklace: article of jewellery

ruffle: strip of fabric, lace, or ribbon gathered on one edge and applied as trimming

dog: domestic animal

bird: class of vertebrates characterized by wings, a feather-covered body and a beak

doll: model of a character or a human being, often used as a toy for children or an artistic hobby for adults

portrait: artistic representation of one or more persons

painting: visual artwork, surface artistically covered with paint