Alfonso XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Mercedes of Orléans (1860-1878). Marriage of King Alfonso XII to Infanta Mercedes of Orleans, celebrated on January 23, 1878. Royal celebrations in Madrid on the occasion of the event. Passage of the military retreat through the Armería Arch on the night of January 27, 1878. Drawing from life by Pellicer. Engraving by Ovejero. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1878.

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