This is a photograph of the moon's surface. The image captures a close-up view of the moon along its edge, where the light from the sun casts shadows that accentuate the cratered surface. The texture and depth of the craters are prominent, with various sizes of circular depressions creating a rugged landscape. The right side of the image is shrouded in darkness, contrasting with the bright surface on the left. The photograph effectively highlights the features of the moon's topography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1909
- Medium
- photogravure
- Dimensions
- 3903 × 4826 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original