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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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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.1cm (15.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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