Beginning of construction works on the railway

Watercolour illustrating the solemn opening of the beginning of the construction works of the railway in Portugal, with the presence of Queen Maria II and King Ferdinand at the opening ceremony of the earthworks in Beato, for the railway of the Companhia Central Peninsular do Caminho de Ferro Português, on the 7th of May 1853. Dedicated to the Count of Farrobo.