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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the Moon. The image shows a detailed view of the lunar surface, with various craters and rugged terrain visible. The curvature of the moon spans diagonally across the image. The surface features are highlighted by the contrast between the brightly lit areas and shadowed regions. Various circular craters are visible, with some appearing more prominent due to their size and depth. The photograph includes detailed annotations in French, providing technical details about the image and the coordinates of the lunar region depicted.