The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900).Artist: Edouard Riou

The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900).Artist: Edouard Riou

1-344-653 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900). Crowds watch the first ships to travel through the canal which was designed by French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps. It was opened by the Empress Eugenie.


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Creator
  1. Edouard Riou, attributed to: French: Artist
People Related
  1. Ferdinand de Lesseps: French: Diplomat, entrepreneur
  2. Empress Eugenie de Montijo: Spanish: Empress of France

Picture Type
  1. Landscape

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  1. 31 15 24 N , 032 17 03 E

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4950x3536
File Size : 51,279kb


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  1. 0580002683
  1. 1-344-653
  1. 1344653

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