Carte photographique de la lune, planche I.A (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate I.A)

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the surface of the moon. The image highlights the rugged terrain with numerous craters of varying sizes. The craters appear as circular depressions, some with raised edges, and are densely packed in some areas. Shadows accentuate the depth and contours of the craters, especially in areas where the sunlight hits at a low angle. The image includes a caption in French with details such as coordinates, indicating a scientific or cartographic purpose. The photograph is in shades of sepia, giving it an antique quality.