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Cartoon of Ferdinand de Lesseps
864685 Cartoon of Ferdinand de Lesseps by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Ferdinand de Lesseps (1805-1894) French diplomat and canal promoter. The Suez Canal project, begun in 1860 was successfully completed in 1869. His project for a Panama Canal, begun in 1881, was abandoned in 1888. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne in the Punchs Fancy Portraits series from " Punch" (London, 11 August 1883).); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright
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1883 Anthropomorphic Canal Edward Linley Sambourne Ferdinand De Lesseps Frog One Animal Suez Canal Umbrella
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This print captures the essence of Ferdinand de Lesseps, a prominent French diplomat and canal promoter. Created by the talented artist Edward Linley Sambourne in 1883, this cartoon is part of Punch's Fancy Portraits series. Ferdinand de Lesseps was renowned for his ambitious projects, most notably the successful completion of the Suez Canal in 1869. This engineering marvel connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, revolutionizing global trade routes. However, his dreams for a Panama Canal were met with disappointment when they were abandoned in 1888. In this whimsical illustration, de Lesseps is depicted as an anthropomorphic frog holding an umbrella. The clever portrayal adds a touch of humor to his serious endeavors. Set against an outdoor backdrop on a sunny day, it symbolizes his determination to conquer nature's obstacles. The attention to detail in Sambourne's engraving brings history alive through art. This print serves as both a visual delight and a historical artifact that sheds light on one man's relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. Bridgeman Images presents this remarkable piece from their Fine Art Finder collection without any commercial use intentions. It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only artistic brilliance but also significant moments in human history captured through illustrations like these.
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