Riou Collection

VERNE: JOURNEY. A diamond mine. Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Vernes " Journey to the Center of the Earth"

Caricature of Joseph Mery, French writer
Caricature of Joseph Mery (1797-1866), French writer, journalist, playwright and librettist, by Nadar and Riou. Date: 1859

Canal de Suez. La Tribune des Souverains, 1869. Creator: Riou, Edouard (1833-1900)
Canal de Suez. La Tribune des Souverains, 1869. Found in the Collection of Musee national du chateau de Compiegne

Inauguration Ceremony of the Suez Canal at Port-Said, 17 November, 1869, 1869. Creator: Riou
Inauguration Ceremony of the Suez Canal at Port-Said, 17 November, 1869, 1869. Found in the Collection of Musee national du chateau de Compiegne

Monument to Captains James Mosse and Edward Riou, St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1806. Monument by John Charles Felix Rossi

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

Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 19th century

Serra dos Orgaos, Brazil, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Serra dos Orgaos, Brazil, 19th century. View of mountains in Rio de Janeiro state

A suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
A suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 19th century

PERU: INCA KING. An Inca king of Peru on his throne with his wife and dwarf. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Edouard Riou

VERNE: JOURNEY. An ichthyosaurus and plesiosaurus in mortal combat. Eood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes Journey to the Center of the Earth

VERNE: JOURNEY. Arne Saknussemm. Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes Journey to the Center of the Earth

Suez Canal. Egypt. Watercolor by Riou
Suez Canal. Egypt. Opened in November 1869. Watercolor by Riou. Compiegne Castle. France

Johann Gutenberg / Riou
JOHANN GUTENBERG German printer leaving Strasburg, and taking his typographical equipment with him Date: 1400 - 1468

Marquise De Montesson
CHARLOTTE JEANNE BERAUD de la HAYE de RIOU, marquise de MONTESSON - wife of duc d Orleans, saved from the guillotine by Josephine, author of several plays. Date: 1737 - 1805

TIBET: VILLAGERS. Village of Gangi Koul. Drawn by Edouard Riou, from a photograph. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SUEZ CANAL: CARAVAN, 1869. A caravan from Syria waits to cross the Suez Canal at Kantara, Egypt, 1869. Contemporary French wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou

Wood engraving, French, 1869, after a drawing by Edouard Riou
SUEZ CANAL CONSTRUCTION. Wood engraving, French, 1869, after a drawing by Edouard Riou

VERNE: JOURNEY. A Hurricane in the Center of the Earth : wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th
VERNE: JOURNEY. " A Hurricane in the Center of the Earth" : wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes " Journey to the Center of

EGYPT: TRAIN STATION. Wood engraving from a French newspaper of 1869

SUEZ CANAL CONSTRUCTION. Egyptian laborers outside their huts during the construction of the Suez Canal, 1869. Contemporary French wood engraving, after a drawing by Édouard Riou

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Professor Aronnax, the narrator of Jules Vernes Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Professor Aronnax, the narrator of Jules Vernes " Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" : wood engraving, 1870

SUEZ CANAL CONSTRUCTION. Sea bathing at Ismailia, Egypt, during the construction of the Suez Canal, 1869. Contemporary French wood engraving after a drawing by Édouard Riou

VERNE: JOURNEY. Human or not? : wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules
VERNE: JOURNEY. " Human or not?" : wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes " A Journey to the Center of the Earth"

VERNE: JOURNEY. The Descent of the Crater. Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes Journey to the Center of the Earth

VERNE: JOURNEY. The Fearful Explosion. Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of
VERNE: JOURNEY. " The Fearful Explosion". Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Jules Vernes " Journey to the Center of the Earth"

VERNE: JOURNEY. A prehistoric world as viewed by Jules Verne in A Journey to the Center of the Earth
VERNE: JOURNEY. A prehistoric world as viewed by Jules Verne in " A Journey to the Center of the Earth" : wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition

VERNE: JOURNEY. The beginning of Professor Hardwiggs expedition: wood engraving after Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of " A Journey to the Center of the Earth, " by Jules Verne

VERNE: JOURNEY. The Crossroads. Wood engraving after a drawing by Edouard Riou from a 19th century edition of Vernes " Journey to the Center of the Earth"

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"Edouard Riou: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Brilliance" Step into the captivating world of Edouard Riou, a renowned artist whose talent knew no bounds. From his wood engravings illustrating Jules Verne's iconic "Journey to the Center of the Earth" to his caricatures depicting influential figures like Joseph Mery and Paul Bins, Riou's artistic prowess left an indelible mark on the 19th century. Riou's versatility shines through as he effortlessly transitions from capturing historical moments such as the Inauguration Ceremony of the Suez Canal at Port-Said in 1869 to immortalizing heroes with monuments like that dedicated to Captains James Mosse and Edward Riou at St Pauls Cathedral in London. But it is not just grand events that fascinated this visionary artist; he also had a keen eye for nature's wonders. His depictions of Australian aborigines, gushing geysers in America, and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains transport us to far-off lands, inviting us to explore their beauty through his intricate brushstrokes. One cannot help but be awestruck by Riou's ability to capture diverse landscapes with equal finesse. Whether it is the serene L Ogooue river flowing through Congo or a diamond mine deep within Earth's core, each scene comes alive under his masterful hand. As we delve into Riou's body of work, we are reminded that art has no boundaries – transcending time and space. His legacy continues to inspire generations even today, reminding us of our shared human experiences across continents and cultures. Join us on this visual journey where imagination meets reality through Edouard Riou’s extraordinary creations – a testament to his genius as an artist who brought history, culture, nature, and adventure together on canvas.