Jules Verne 1878

This portrait photograph of Jules Verne, taken in 1878 by the renowned French photographer Félix Nadar, captures the author in a thoughtful pose. Verne, known for his science fiction novels like "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," is depicted with a serious expression, emphasizing his intellectual nature. Nadar's portrait showcases Verne's distinctive features, including his bushy beard and penetrating gaze, making it a powerful image of one of the most influential authors of the 19th century.