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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up view of the moon, highlighting its rugged terrain. The perspective is from above the moon's surface, revealing craters and textures. There is no clear horizon line, as the entire field of view is filled with the moon's surface, transitioning from light to shadow. Craters of various sizes and density are scattered across the lunar surface, creating a pattern of light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey, black, and white. The greyscale enhances the lunar features' depth and texture. The photograph includes scientific information in the margins to provide context as a study of the moon's surface.