Carte photographique de la lune, planche XV (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XV) Possibly 1904 - 1914

"Carte photographique de la lune, planche XV" (Photographic Chart of the Moon, plate XV) is a detailed photographic print of the moon's surface, created by Charles Le Morvan between 1904 and 1914. This photogravure, part of a larger series, showcases the intricate detail of lunar craters and features. Le Morvan's scientific approach to astronomical photography aimed to document and understand the celestial landscape. The image's stark black and white tones highlight the contrast between the craters and the lunar surface, making it a powerful visual representation of the moon's surface.