Story Le Rubis Du Grand-lama 

"Story Le Rubis Du Grand-lama" is a pen and ink illustration created by French artist Edouard Riou. The artwork depicts a scene from a fictional story. Two men, dressed in formal attire, are engaged in a conversation. One man stands, while the other sits on a chair. The scene is set in an interior space with ornate wallpaper and a newspaper visible in the background. This black and white illustration exemplifies Riou's skill as an illustrator and his ability to convey narrative through visual storytelling. The image was likely created for a publication as part of a serialized story or novel. Riou was a renowned illustrator for his contributions to Jules Verne's novels and his illustrations in popular magazines.