Carte photographique et systématique de la lune (Photographic and Systematic Chart of the Moon)
This is a printed cover page from a publication titled "Carte Photographique et Systématique de la Lune" by M.C. Le Morvan. The cover features bold, large lettering and includes diagrams of the moon's phases, which are divided into sections labeled with Roman numerals. The text indicates the publication is a heliogravure process by L. Massard and is supported by the Académie des Sciences in Paris. It is dated MDCCCCXIV, which corresponds to the year 1914. The overall design is formal and informative, with a focus on astronomical content, likely intended for scientific or educational purposes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1914
- Medium
- portfolio of 48 photogravures and 24 ink on tissue paper overlays, in 4 folios with 1 text booklet
- Dimensions
- 7787 × 10065 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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