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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image captures a portion of the Moon's rugged and cratered surface, which is illuminated in a way that accentuates its texture and topographical features. The left side of the photograph fades into darkness. The detailed surface shows numerous craters of varying sizes, with ridges and valleys providing a stark contrast against the lighter areas. Text on the photograph includes "Carte Photographique de la Lune" and "Par C. Le Morvan," indicating that this is part of a photographic map of the Moon. The texture is grainy, highlighting the roughness of the lunar terrain.