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The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving)
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The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving)
1104071 The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird s-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1869.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23048364
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Aerial Views Birds Eye View Canal Isthmus Red Sea Suez Canal Suez Maritime Canal Waterways
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This print titled "The Isthmus of Suez Maritime Canal, Bird's-Eye View of Entrance to the Canal from the Red Sea, with New Harbour, Docks, and Town of Suez" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the 19th-century construction marvel that forever changed global trade routes. The intricate engraving showcases an aerial perspective of the bustling entrance to the Suez Canal from the Red Sea. As our eyes wander across this historic image, we are transported back in time to witness the birth of a monumental feat. The newly built harbor and docks stand proudly amidst a landscape brimming with activity. Ships gracefully navigate through waterways carved out by human ingenuity while workers tirelessly labor onshore. The town of Suez emerges as a vibrant hub at this strategic crossroads between continents. Its streets teem with life as merchants and locals go about their daily routines against a backdrop steeped in history and progress. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on April 17th, 1869 - an era when news traveled slowly but images like these could transport readers instantly to distant lands. Today, it serves as both a testament to human ambition and an artistic masterpiece capturing an extraordinary moment in time. Through this remarkable artwork by English School artists preserved within private collections, we can appreciate not only the physical grandeur of this engineering marvel but also its profound impact on global commerce and connectivity for generations to come.
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