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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the moon's surface. The image shows a detailed view of a crescent-shaped section of the lunar surface, displaying numerous craters and rugged terrains under stark lighting. The moon's surface is depicted with high contrast, illuminated from the right side, emphasizing the texture and depth of the craters. The surrounding sky appears very dark, providing a striking contrast to the bright and textured surface of the moon. The photograph is part of a series illustrating the detailed mapping of the moon, as indicated by the text at the top and bottom of the image.