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Photographic Print : De Lesseps statue at the entrance of the Suez Canal, Egypt
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De Lesseps statue at the entrance of the Suez Canal, Egypt
De Lesseps statue by Emmanuel Fr魩 et at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Port Said, Egypt, gesturing invitingly towards the canal which meant an easier way of transport and travel to the east. Ferdinand de Lesseps was the initiator and founder of the Suez Canal Company which constructed and operated the canal until the 1950s. The statue stood in Port Said between 1899 and 1956 until it was moved to a small shipyard in Port Saids twin city on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal Port Fouad. Date: circa 1930
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12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the historical significance of the Suez Canal with our stunning photographic print featuring the De Lesseps Statue. This iconic image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the De Lesseps statue by Emmanuel Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Port Said, Egypt. The statue, with its inviting gesture towards the canal, symbolizes the easier way of transport that the Suez Canal represented. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this beautiful, rights managed print, and relive the rich story of this engineering marvel.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.2cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases the iconic De Lesseps statue, sculpted by Emmanuel Fremiet et, standing proudly at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Port Said, Egypt. The statue, depicting Ferdinand de Lesseps, the visionary French diplomat and engineer who initiated the construction of the Suez Canal Company in 1859, invites seafarers and travelers with an open gesture towards the canal. The Suez Canal, an engineering marvel of its time, shortened the maritime route between Europe and the Far East by approximately 7,000 kilometers, reducing the travel time significantly. The canal, which operated under the Suez Canal Company until the 1950s, allowed for the seamless passage of boats and ships from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, revolutionizing global trade and travel. The statue, erected in 1899, stood at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Port Said until 1956. It was later moved to a small shipyard in Port Fouad, the twin city on the eastern bank of the canal. This photograph, taken circa 1930, captures the grandeur and historical significance of the statue and the canal it guards. The boats and sailing vessels in the background add to the serene and picturesque scene, making this an evocative snapshot of a bygone era.
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