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Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)

The Prince of Wales opening the dam of the first section of the Suez Canal, 25 March 1869 dated 25 Mar 1869

21.3 x 33.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 921013

The Prince of Wales opening the dam of the first section of the Suez Canal, 25 March 1869

Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)

The Prince of Wales opening the dam of the first section of the Suez Canal, 25 March 1869 dated 25 Mar 1869

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Description

DM 4593: a group of figures standing by the dam; a flag flies. Several ships in the distance to left. Signed and dated.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

pencil, white bodycolour, buff paper

watercolour painting

Measurements

21.3 x 33.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Civil engineering
Earthworks
Dams
References

Other number(s)

RL 21013

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4593

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