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Suez Canal. Egypt. Watercolor by Riou

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Suez Canal. Egypt. Watercolor by Riou

Suez Canal. Egypt. Opened in November 1869. Watercolor by Riou. Compiegne Castle. France

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1869 Canal Commerce Edouard Ferdinand Frech Lesseps Maritime Mediterranean Suez Traffic Watercolor Riou


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> Transportation > Ships and Boats


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This stunning watercolor painting by French artist Edouard Riou captures the historic moment of the Suez Canal's inauguration in Egypt in November 1869. The Suez Canal, a marvel of 19th-century engineering, was a game-changer in maritime transport, significantly reducing the time and distance required for ships to travel between Europe and the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. The painting depicts a serene scene on the canal, with a red sailing boat and a steamship traversing the waterway, surrounded by the arid desert landscape and lush vegetation along the banks. The boats are dwarfed by the grandeur of the engineering feat, with the towering banks and the intricate locks in the background. Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French diplomat and engineer who oversaw the construction of the canal, is depicted in the foreground, standing on the shore and observing the scene with a sense of pride and accomplishment. The painting is a testament to the French Empire's maritime power and its ability to connect the world through commerce and transport. Riou's use of vibrant colors and intricate details brings the historical moment to life, transporting us back to a time when the Suez Canal was a symbol of human ingenuity and the beginning of a new era in global trade and communication.

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