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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image shows a rugged and cratered portion of the Moon's surface. Various impact craters of different sizes create a densely pockmarked terrain. The left side of the image features a pronounced shadow, indicating texture and elevation changes in the terrain. The craters show depth and definition, casting shadows based on the light source, likely sunlight. Informational text surrounds the photograph, denoting it as a photographic map of the Moon, titled "CARTE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE LA LUNE," with additional details such as the name "Par C. Le Morvan," technical information about the photograph, and coordinates pertaining to the imaged lunar section.