Surface of the Moon

July 1969

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Associated Names
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Artist, American, est. 1958

The image shows two rectangular blocks with a gradient of purple shades, inside a metallic rectangular frame. The abstract pattern within the rectangles resembles a night sky with stars or cosmic dust. It gives the impression of window panes framing a galaxy-like scene, against a structured metallic surface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stereoscopic glass transparency

  • Dimensions

    plate (each): 2.4 × 2.7 cm (15/16 × 1 1/16 in.)
    mount: 4 × 10.1 × 0.3 cm (1 9/16 × 4 × 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.177.16.16

  • Series Title

    Apollo 11, Magazine W

Associated Artworks

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[[PLACEHOLDER ARTWORK]]

The image displays two square shapes side by side encased in a metallic frame with a textured, grainy surface captured within each square.

Surface of the Moon

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1969

This is a photograph of a rough, textured surface that is covered in fine particles. The image features a dual view showing the same ground texture twice in a grey frame. The surface appears to consist of small rocks or grains, and within each image, a prominent, elongated object is discernible. The textures are highlighted by subtle shadows and variations in the hue, hinting at a slightly uneven terrain.

Surface of the Moon

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

1969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Houston, TX. Randy Liebermann, Washington, DC; Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center, on mount, blind stamp: -EMDE-; on verso, by unknown hand, center, adhesive label on mount, in black ink: 6710-11

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