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"View of the Moon"

Lewis M. Rutherfurd

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of two views of the Moon. The photograph presents two side-by-side images of the Moon, showcasing its cratered surface and distinct phases. The images reveal details of the lunar surface, like craters and shaded regions creating texture and revealing the Moon's rugged terrain. The photographs are printed on a card with a yellow border, featuring text indicating that the original negatives are by L. M. Rutherfurd and published by P. F. Weil in New York. The card itself titled "View of the Moon."

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
stereoscopic albumen silver print
Dimensions
10901 × 5408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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