Carte photographique de la lune, planche III (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate III)

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon's surface filled with numerous craters of varying sizes, creating a textured and rugged landscape. Each crater appears as a circular depression with shadowing that suggests depth, emphasizing the ruggedness of the lunar terrain. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the surface's unevenness, giving a sense of its three-dimensional nature. The photograph offers a striking view into the Moon's geology, capturing its pockmarked and barren appearance.