Journey to the Center of the Earth 1864

"Journey to the Center of the Earth" is an illustration by French artist Edouard Riou, created in 1864. The black and white woodcut depicts a lone figure wading through a dark, underground sea, illuminated by a bright light emanating from a narrow opening in the distance. Riou's detailed, dramatic style, characterized by intricate hatching and cross-hatching, captures the sense of mystery and wonder that permeates Jules Verne's novel of the same name, which the illustration accompanies. This artwork was popular amongst readers of the time and is still admired by art lovers and science fiction enthusiasts today.