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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This image shows the surface of the Moon, displaying detailed features of the lunar terrain, including various crater sizes and shapes. Shadows are cast by the elevations and depressions of the Moon's surface, giving a sense of depth and texture. The craters are densely packed in some areas, with rugged terrain surrounding them. The image includes labels and markings indicating limits in longitude and latitude. The image is rendered in black and white, highlighting the contrast between illuminated and shadowed areas of the lunar surface.