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Photographie Lunaire Albategnius - Triesnecker - Manilius

Loewy et Puiseux

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a top-down view of the moon's surface, densely populated with craters of varying sizes. The view lacks a visible horizon as it is focused on the lunar terrain. The craters cover the entire visual field, creating a pattern of circular depressions and ridges. The image is photographic, with clear, defined edges and shadows within the craters. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting mainly of grays and whites. Light and shadow play across the craters, indicating the angle of illumination.

Artwork Details

Date
1903
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
2860 × 3508 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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