Antique wood engraving of the entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Said: sailing ships and steamers at anchor before the breakwater, with the lighthouse and the town behind. According to the lettering, drawn by A. de Caula "segun fotografía directa", from a direct photograph. Heading "Sucesos de Egipto".
Antique wood engraving of the entrance to the Suez Canal at Port Said: sailing ships and steamers at anchor before the breakwater, with the lighthouse and the town behind. According to the lettering, drawn by A. de Caula "segun fotografía directa", from a direct photograph. Heading "Sucesos de Egipto".
It was published in 1882, during the British campaign in Egypt that followed the revolt of Urabi Pasha and ended with the occupation of the canal.
Medium: Wood engraving
Artist / after: A. de Caula
Date: 1882
Source: Sucesos de Egipto series, Spanish illustrated press
Dimensions: Sheet 10.0 x 7.5 in (25.5 x 19.1 cm)
Condition: Good condition; paper lightly toned, with printed text on the verso.