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Fine Art 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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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history and engineering marvel of the Suez Canal with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the De Lesseps Statue from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French diplomat and entrepreneur who spearheaded the construction of the Suez Canal. The statue, created by Emmanuel Fremiet, stands proudly at the entrance of the canal in Port Said, Egypt, with an inviting gesture towards the waterway that revolutionized global trade and travel. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance and worldly wisdom to your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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