The Blessing of the Suez Canal; November 16; 1869; William Simpson; 1823-1899; British; after 1869; Graphite and brown wash on moderately thick; slightly textured; cream Asian paper; Sheet: 10 7/8 x 17 1/4 inches (27.6 x 43.8 cm); altar; architectural subject; bishop (prelate); blessing; celebration; ceremony; crosses; crowd; figures; flags; historical subject; men; priests; pulpit; women; Africa; Egypt; Port Said; Red Sea; Suez Canal; Urban