Historic gathering in the Congreso de los Diputados aimed at the investiture of a new president in 1874

The Congreso de los Diputados in Madrid, 1874, seen from the center of the chamber, filled with rows of seated politicians dressed in formal 19th-century attire—black frock coats, white shirts, cravats, and top hats resting beside them—each man focused, silent, awaiting the moment of vote, papers and inkwells laid across wooden desks, gas chandeliers hanging from the high ceiling casting warm light over the carved wooden walls and stone columns, the presidential pulpit visible at the far end beneath a red velvet canopy, tension palpable in the air as the chamber prepares to vote on the investiture of a new president during one of the republic’s most unstable hours. Fuji Velvia 50, FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS, ISO 800, shutter speed 1/250, aperture f/4, Congress of Deputies in Madrid 1874 observed from center. Politicians seated in formal 19th-century outfits. Black frock coats white shirts cravats top hats beside them. Each man focused and silent. Papers and inkwells on wooden desks. Gas chandeliers cast warm light on wooden walls stone columns. Presidential pulpit at far end with red velvet canopy. Tension in air for voting on a new president

A historical visualization of the interior of the Congreso de los Diputados in Madrid, as it was in 1874, showcasing its opulent and historic design. The chamber is filled with rows of seated politicians, all dressed in formal 19th-century attire including black frock coats, white shirts, and cravats, with top hats resting beside them. These figures are engaged, silent, focusing on the momentous occasion, with papers and inkwells set upon the neatly arranged wooden desks before them. The decor features carved wooden walls, stone columns, and ornate gas chandeliers hanging from a high ceiling, shedding warm light over the somber scene. At the center of attention is the presidential pulpit, beautifully adorned and set beneath a striking red velvet canopy, hinting at the importance of the event—the impending vote for the investiture of a new president during a tumultuous period in the republic's history, 19th-century political chamber filled with seated politicians in formal dress. Men in black frock coats sit silently awaiting a vote. Wooden desks with papers and inkwells are present. High ceiling with gas chandeliers. Carved wooden walls and stone columns. Presidential pulpit visible under red velvet canopy. Tension in the air for presidential voting. Historical setting in Madrid. Captured using Fuji Velvia 50 camera at 70-200mm focal length