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VERNE, Jules (1828-1905). Illustration by Emile
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VERNE, Jules (1828-1905). Illustration by Emile
" VERNE, Jules (1828-1905). Illustration by Emile Bayard for the first edition of the novel " From the earth to the Moon" (1865). Litography."
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Bayard Earth Edition Emile Jules Litography Moon Verne Up Right
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This illustration is a testament to the vivid imagination and pioneering spirit of Jules Verne, the renowned French author of science fiction novels. The image, titled "From the Earth to the Moon," is taken from the first edition of Verne's groundbreaking novel published in 1865. The illustration was brought to life by the skilled hand of Emile Bayard, a prominent French lithographer of the time. The scene depicted in the illustration is a group of three men, dressed in white, gathered around a large cannon. The men, with determined expressions on their faces, are preparing for an historic journey. Above them, the moon looms large in the sky, its surface covered in craters and mountains. The earth, with its lush greenery and blue oceans, can be seen in the background, serving as a stark contrast to the barren lunar landscape. Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon" was a revolutionary work of science fiction that captured the public's imagination and paved the way for the genre. The novel, which describes a manned voyage to the moon using a large cannon, was a product of Verne's fertile mind and his belief in the limitless possibilities of human ingenuity. Emile Bayard's illustration perfectly captures the excitement and anticipation of the men as they prepare to embark on this daring journey. The use of lithography, a popular printing technique of the time, adds to the overall impact of the image and brings Verne's vision to life in a visually stunning way.
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