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In picturesThe Viceroy’s residence in IsmailiaCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesThe residence of Ferdinand de Lesseps at IsmailiaCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesThe Ismailia roadstead and the encampement of the Khedive’s guests.Commissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesBall at the palace in IsmailiaCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesChaloufCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesOverview of the Egyptian park in the Universal exhibition of 1867.Left to right, the Suez isthmus pavillion, the Viceroyof Egypt's palace and the ancient temple.
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In picturesPlan of Port Said in 1869
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In picturesThe sovereigns’ dinner in IsmailiaCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]
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In picturesThe Louvre museum, the Richelieu wingRead the history of the Louvre during the Second Empire in our guide to Napoleonic museums and monuments.
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In picturesSuez, feluccas on the canalCommissioned by Ferdinand de Lesseps, Edouard Riou (1833-1900), who was to work with JulesVernes for the Hetzel press, painted the Album de l'Impératrice: Voyage pittoresque à travers l'isthme deSuez. The album is a collection of water-colours from life following and commemorating the inauguration of theSuez Canal, from the religious ceremonies of 16th November 1869 up […]