Carte photographique et systématique de la lune (Photographic and Systematic Chart of the Moon)

1914

Charles le Morvan

Associated Names
Charles Le Morvan

Artist, French, 1865 - 1933

This is a printed cover page from a publication titled "Carte Photographique et Systématique de la Lune" by M.C. Le Morvan. The cover features bold, large lettering and includes diagrams of the moon's phases, which are divided into sections labeled with Roman numerals. The text indicates the publication is a heliogravure process by L. Massard and is supported by the Académie des Sciences in Paris. It is dated MDCCCCXIV, which corresponds to the year 1914. The overall design is formal and informative, with a focus on astronomical content, likely intended for scientific or educational purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio of 48 photogravures and 24 ink on tissue paper overlays, in 4 folios with 1 text booklet

  • Credit Line

    Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.5 × 40 cm (19 7/8 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.22.1.1-48

  • Portfolio Title

    Carte photographique et systématique de la lune (Photographic and Systematic Chart of the Moon)

Associated Artworks

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Carte photographique de la lune, planche I (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate I)

Charles Le Morvan

1909

This is a photograph of the surface of the Moon. The image displays a detailed capture of the lunar surface, showcasing a landscape dominated by craters of varying sizes, some overlapping while others stand isolated. The texture of the lunar surface is rugged and uneven, revealing variations in shading that indicate the depth and contours of the terrain. The monochrome palette emphasizes the contrast between the cratered regions and the smoother plains. The arrangement and density of the craters suggest a heavily impacted surface over millions of years. The photograph includes text annotations detailing specific coordinates and technical information.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche II (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate II)

Charles Le Morvan

1902

This is a photograph of the lunar surface. The image shows a detailed view of the Moon's surface filled with numerous craters of varying sizes, creating a textured and rugged landscape. Each crater appears as a circular depression with shadowing that suggests depth, emphasizing the ruggedness of the lunar terrain. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the surface's unevenness, giving a sense of its three-dimensional nature. The photograph offers a striking view into the Moon's geology, capturing its pockmarked and barren appearance.

Carte photographique de la lune, planche III (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate III)

Charles Le Morvan

1909

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Rick Watson, London); NGA purchase, 2018.

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