Art Resource - AR946447

'The Empress of the French embarking in the 'Gazelle', 1870 (late 19th century).

AR966939

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

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.

Unique Identifier AR946447

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4950px × 3536px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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