
This is a political cartoon from 1834 depicting Spain and Portugal as a couple. The map of the Iberian Peninsula forms the backdrop, with France to the left and the Mediterranean Sea to the right. Spain is represented as a woman wearing a black lace mantilla and yellow dress. She is looking towards Portugal. Portugal is depicted as a man wearing a red coat with a blue and white sash, and a tall black hat with a feather. He is looking towards Spain. Between them, a section of green represents the land. In the upper right corner is a coat of arms, and in the lower left is a flag. The cartoon is titled 'Spain & Portugal'. Below the image is text that reads: 'These long divided nations soon may be, By Prima's grace, joined in lasting amity. And ladies fair—if King Fernando rules, Grow grapes in peace, and fatten their pet mules.'