← Le Morvan, Charles

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image shows the lunar surface with numerous craters of varying sizes. Some craters are more prominent than others, casting shadows that highlight their depth. The landscape looks rugged and desolate, with a rocky texture. The top part of the image is illuminated by a light source, creating contrast and showcasing the uneven terrain. The photograph is bordered with labels and text in French, referencing a specific photographic map of the Moon and providing observation details.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche X (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate X)

Le Morvan, Charles · French

February 12, 1905, printed 1914

Medium
photogravure with ink on tissue paper overlay
Classification
Photograph
Period
1901 to 1925
Image size
6811 × 8700px

Description

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image shows the lunar surface with numerous craters of varying sizes. Some craters are more prominent than others, casting shadows that highlight their depth. The landscape looks rugged and desolate, with a rocky texture. The top part of the image is illuminated by a light source, creating contrast and showcasing the uneven terrain. The photograph is bordered with labels and text in French, referencing a specific photographic map of the Moon and providing observation details.

Rights & Source

Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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