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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the Moon's surface. It shows various craters and lunar topography in detail. The image is in black and white, highlighting the rugged terrain of the Moon. The surface is cratered and textured, with a range of crater sizes visible. Titled "CARTE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE LA LUNE" by C. Le Morvan, the photograph demonstrates strong contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the three-dimensional relief of the Moon's surface.