Journey to the Center of the Earth 1864

Edouard Riou's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864) is a wood engraving illustration depicting a group of adventurers navigating a perilous subterranean landscape. The image showcases Riou's ability to capture the drama and danger of Jules Verne's classic novel with detailed linework and dramatic lighting. The explorers, facing upwards towards a sliver of light above, struggle against a rocky, uneven terrain, emphasizing the immense and challenging environment they are traversing. Riou's work in illustrating Verne's novels helped solidify the image of the subterranean world in the public imagination.