Carte photographique de la lune

1904

Charles Le Morvan

Associated Names
Charles Le Morvan

Artist, French, 1865 - 1933

This image features a close-up view of the lunar surface, showing a section of the Moon's topography. The perspective looks down across craters and the rough, textured landscape. The horizon is where the Moon's surface meets space. The surface has cratered formations, creating a rough, uneven terrain with detailed features illuminated by sunlight, casting shadows. The color palette is primarily gray with a slight sepia tint, emphasizing the contrast between the Moon's surface and space. This contrast highlights the surface's detailed craters and rugged features.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

printed, across top above image in black ink: CARTE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE DE LA LUNE / Par C. Le Morvan / Facteure d'Agrand t 6,1 Pl. XVI; across bottom under image in black ink: 1904 Decembre 20 9h 32m 4s T.M. de Paris Negatif Obtenu au Ga Equatorial Coude de l'Observatoire de Paris Diametre lunaire 1m01 / LIMITES { EN LONG, 25 (degree symbol) a 80 (degree symbol) E. / EN LAT. 36 (degree symbol) a 80 (degree symbol) N. / Heliog. L. Massard. Paris

Wikidata ID

Q64145758

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