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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon covered with craters. The photograph shows a rugged lunar landscape with a myriad of craters of varying sizes scattered across the surface. The texture is stark and detailed, highlighting the pockmarked terrain shaped by impacts over time. The lighting accentuates the shadows within the craters, providing depth and dimensionality to the image. The overall tone of the photograph is monochrome, emphasizing the natural features of the Moon without the distraction of color. This image provides a scientific and observational view of the Moon’s surface.