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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image displays a detailed view of the lunar surface with numerous craters of various sizes and shapes. The surface appears rugged and textured, with well-defined craters on the left side and smaller pockmarks on the rest of the visible surface. The lighting highlights the edges of the craters, providing a sense of depth and shadow. The photograph showcases the natural beauty and complexity of the Moon's topography in a monochromatic or greyscale tone, contrasted against the blackness of space.