Ridpath's Universal history 1897

"Ridpath's Universal History" is an illustration by Edouard Riou, a French artist known for his work in book illustration. Created in 1897, this black and white drawing features a scene of a man in a hooded cloak paddling a kayak. He is hunting a seal that swims below him, while another man stands on a small island in the background. Riou's detailed style and use of cross-hatching to create depth and texture, characteristic of his work, are clearly visible in this captivating illustration.