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

Charles le Morvan

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image shows the rugged, cratered landscape of the Moon's surface with various craters and ridges. There is no visible horizon. The photograph captures the texture and depth of the craters in sharp detail. The color palette is monochromatic, ranging from dark grays to bright whites. The light source is on the right, casting shadows to the left, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the craters.