Poster Print : Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s
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Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s
Port of Suez, Egypt, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s
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Media ID 14356020
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Port of Suez, Egypt, poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, dated circa 1880s, transports you to the bustling shores of the Suez Canal during the height of its historical significance. Originally sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed print showcases the timeless beauty of this iconic port city, offering a glimpse into the past. Ideal for decorating offices, homes, or public spaces, this poster print adds a touch of history and world culture to any environment.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42.6cm x 30.6cm (16.8" x 12")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the bustling activity at the Port of Suez in Egypt during the late 1800s. The Suez Canal, an engineering marvel of the time, is seen in the background, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and significantly reducing the distance and time required for ships to travel between Europe and Asia. The image showcases a diverse array of vessels docked at the port, from sailing ships with their tall masts and billowing sails to steamships with their distinctive funnels and paddle wheels. The hustle and bustle of the port is evident, with workers loading and unloading cargo, horses and donkeys transporting goods, and sailors going about their duties. The photograph also reveals the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere of the port, with people of various ethnicities and nationalities working and trading side by side. The colorful bazaars and markets can be seen in the distance, where merchants sold spices, textiles, and other exotic goods. The desert landscape of Egypt is visible in the background, with the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx tantalizingly out of sight. The Port of Suez was a gateway to the wonders of the ancient world, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the bustling hub of international trade and cultural exchange that thrived there during the late 1800s.
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