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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed section of the Moon's surface, showing numerous craters of varying sizes creating a pockmarked landscape with circular depressions and raised rims. Shadow and light create contrast, emphasizing the topographical features and rugged terrain. The image is part of a lunar map, featuring annotations at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
December 26, 1907, printed 1914
Medium
photogravure
Dimensions
6767 × 8788 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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