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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

The image is an aerial view of the moon's surface from a photographic map named "Carte Photographique de la Lune" by C. Le Morvan. The view shows craters of various sizes densely covering the terrain. The focus is purely on the lunar surface with no horizon visible. The image is created using photographic techniques, resulting in a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray, highlighting the texture and details of the surface. Numerous craters and textured plains are visible, showcasing the rugged and uneven landscape of the moon.