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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image displays a detailed view of the moon's terrain with various craters scattered across its landscape. The surface appears rugged, with prominent large and small craters. Some craters have distinct raised rims, and the texture of the surface suggests areas with differing elevations and topographic features. The photograph captures the stark contrasts and shadows that highlight the intricacies of the moon's terrain. The image is framed with French text that indicates it is a photographic chart of the moon.