Edouard Riou Collection

'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving)
7339941 'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus, 1864 (engraving)
7355536 The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus, 1864 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Liassic period.The Ichtyosaurus and the Plesiosaurus)

Illustration for 20 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving)
PCT4258174 Illustration for 20 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); (add.info)

Ideal view of the Earth during the period of the lias (Jurassic) showing a pterodactyl apprehending to devour a
PCT4265634 Ideal view of the Earth during the period of the lias (Jurassic) showing a pterodactyl apprehending to devour a dragonfly, 1872 (engraving) by Riou

ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving)
PCT4265637 ichtyosaur and plesiosaur, 1872 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info.: Animals "antediluvians": ichtyosaur and plesiosaur (ichtyosaurus - plesiosaurus)

Ideal view of the Earth during the Permian period: engraving from Louis Figuier's book "La Terre avant le
PCT4265629 Ideal view of the Earth during the Permian period: engraving from Louis Figuier's book "La Terre avant le deluge", edition Hachette 1872

Illustration for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving)
1703529 Illustration for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); (add.info)

Australian aborigines, 1886. Artist: Edouard Riou
Australian aborigines, 1886

The Sierra Nevada mountains, USA, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
The Sierra Nevada mountains, USA, 19th century

A geyser, USA, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
A geyser, USA, 19th century

L Ogooue, Congo, Africa, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
L Ogooue, Congo, Africa, 19th century

The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900). Artist: Edouard Riou
The inauguration of the Suez Canal, 17 November 1869, (1900). Crowds watch the first ships to travel through the canal which was designed by French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps

Quichua Indians, South America, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Quichua Indians, South America, 19th century

Rainforest in British Honduras, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Rainforest in British Honduras, 19th century. Scene in the forest of Belize, (formerly British Honduras)

Mahogany tree logging, Guatemala, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Mahogany tree logging, Guatemala, 19th century

The Usumacinta River, southeastern Mexico and northwestern Guatemala, 19th century

Dugout in the Essequibo River, Guyana, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Dugout in the Essequibo River, Guyana, 19th century

Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname, 19th century

The Governors House, Cayenne, French Guyana, South America, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
The Governors House, Cayenne, French Guyana, South America, 19th century

Guyana, South America, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Guyana, South America, 19th century

Lake Titicaca, South America, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Lake Titicaca, South America, 19th century

Inca types, Peru, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Inca types, Peru, 19th century. Portraits of Incas from the genealogical tree, or of imperial descent

Campeche, Yucatan, Mexico, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Campeche, Yucatan, Mexico, 19th century. View of the port city of Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico

The Temple of the Sun on the island of Titicaca, Peru, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
The Temple of the Sun on the island of Titicaca, Peru, 19th century

Water vendor, Mexico, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Water vendor, Mexico, 19th century

Indian extracting pulque, Mexico, 19th century. The sap of the agave plant is fermented to obtain a drink called pulque. This in turn can be distilled to make mescal, a colourless spirit

Los Llanos, Venezuela, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Los Llanos, Venezuela, 19th century. Los Llanos (meaning the flat plains) is a vast tropical grassland plain situated at the east of the Andes in northwestern South America

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Edouard Riou (1833-1900) was a talented French illustrator known for his intricate engravings that brought to life various scenes from literature, history, and the natural world. One of his notable works includes the illustrations he created for Jules Verne's iconic novel "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea" in 1870. In these engravings, Riou skillfully captured the mysterious underwater world described by Verne, depicting fantastical submarines and awe-inspiring marine creatures. His attention to detail and ability to convey depth and movement made his illustrations an integral part of bringing Verne's story to life. Riou also showcased his artistic prowess in other areas such as paleontology. In 1872, he illustrated an ideal view of Earth during the Jurassic period where a pterodactyl menacingly pursued a dragonfly. Additionally, he depicted prehistoric marine reptiles like ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs with great accuracy. Not limited to illustrating fiction or ancient times, Riou also delved into capturing historical events through art. He depicted scenes such as delivering slaves in Africa or slave markets in Rio de Janeiro with both sensitivity and realism. These powerful images shed light on dark chapters in human history while showcasing Riou's ability to evoke emotion through his engravings. Beyond historical events, Riou also ventured into caricature drawings of prominent figures like Felicien David and Joseph Mery. With wit and humor, he portrayed their distinctive features while adding a touch of satire. Throughout his career spanning several decades, Edouard Riou left an indelible mark on the world of illustration with his exceptional talent for engraving. His work continues to captivate audiences today by transporting them into captivating worlds filled with adventure or shedding light on important aspects of our shared history.