The Moon: Considered as a Planet, a World, and a Satellite

James Nasmyth

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the cover of a blue book featuring an illustration. The book cover is a deep blue color, with embossed decorative elements at each corner. At its center, there is a rectangular inset with a black and gold illustration. The illustration appears to be a mound or a hill composed of intricate patterns and stippling against a dark background.