Carte photographique de la lune, planche XIX (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XIX) Possibly 1903 - 1914

"Carte photographique de la lune, planche XIX" (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XIX) is a photogravure by Charles Le Morvan, a French astronomer and photographer, dating to between 1903 and 1914. This plate showcases a detailed view of the lunar surface, revealing a multitude of craters and other geological features, captured in a stark black and white, making it a fascinating document of early 20th-century lunar exploration. The photogravure process was a complex method that allowed for high-quality reproductions of photographic images, contributing to the scientific and artistic value of Le Morvan's work.