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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon’s surface, capturing craters and variations in terrain. The craters vary in size and depth, some appearing as small indentations while others are large and prominent. The lighting creates shadows across the surface, emphasizing the rugged and uneven texture of the lunar landscape. The photograph is marked with various labels and coordinates, indicating details about the location and orientation of this lunar capture.