Nebuleuse de la Lyre 1883 - 1887

"Nebuleuse de la Lyre" (1883-1887) by Paul Henry is a striking photographic depiction of the Ring Nebula in Lyra. The image, rendered in black and white, captures the celestial object's swirling form against a backdrop of a dark night sky. The composition is simple yet captivating, emphasizing the cosmic wonder of the nebula. Henry's work exemplifies the early use of photography to document and explore the vastness of space. This piece, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the early days of astronomical photography and its contribution to scientific understanding.