Photographie de la lune a son 1er Quartier

March 6, 1865

Lewis M. Rutherfurd

Associated Names
Lewis M. Rutherfurd

Artist, American, 1816 - 1892

This is a photograph of the moon. It shows the moon's surface in black and white, showcasing various craters, marian basins, and textures. The lighting highlights the ruggedness and depth of the lunar surface, creating contrasting shadows and bright areas. The image captures a partially illuminated moon, emphasizing its spherical form. The signature and date at the bottom edge hint towards a specific historical moment.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2019

  • By the Light of the Silvery Moon: A Century of Lunar Photographs, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2019 - 2020, unnumbered catalogue.

Inscriptions

inscribed on negative, artist's signature and date: Lewis M. Rutherford N.Y. March 6, 1895; printed in ink across top on mount: PHOTOGRAPHIE DE LA LUNE / a son 1er Quartier / ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE 1re Division. COURS D'ASTRONOMIE Portefeuille des Eleves; across bottom on mount: D'apres la photographie de Mr. Rutherford Imp.Photo. Lemercier & Cie, Paris.

Wikidata ID

Q64157454

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