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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface showing its cratered landscape. The image displays the Moon's rugged terrain with craters of different sizes scattered across its surface. The view emphasizes the contrast between the illuminated portions of the lunar surface and the shadows within the craters. The photograph may be intended for scientific study or an atlas due to the text providing details or coordinates along the edges. The tone of the image is monochromatic, highlighting the Moon's grey appearance.