Standbeeld van Ferdinand de Lesseps bij het Suezkanaal in Port Said 1894 - 1910

This photograph by C. & G. Zangaki, taken between 1894 and 1910, shows a statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps, the French diplomat and engineer who spearheaded the construction of the Suez Canal. Located in Port Said, the statue is a testament to de Lesseps's significant contribution to global trade and maritime history. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the monument in its waterfront setting, surrounded by figures and a chain-link fence. The inscription on the pedestal further emphasizes the monument's dedication to de Lesseps's legacy, highlighting his importance in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the 19th century.