Carte photographique de la lune, planche VII.A (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate VII.A) Possibly 1908 - 1914

"Carte photographique de la lune, planche VII.A (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate VII.A)" is a photogravure by Charles Le Morvan, a French astronomer and photographer, created sometime between 1908 and 1914. This detailed image of the moon's surface, plate VII.A of a larger series, showcases the intricate craters and other formations on the lunar landscape. Le Morvan’s work is notable for its scientific accuracy and artistic beauty, capturing the celestial body with a clarity that was groundbreaking for its time. This series, likely created for scientific and educational purposes, exemplifies the intersection of art and science in the early 20th century.