The Moon
Photograph
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Stereoscopic photograph of the Moon. Inscribed on the back with 'The accompanying Stereoscopic Photograph gives an 'ocular proof' of its spherical form, and the extraordinary physical character of its surface. Possessing neither atmosphere, water, nor life in any shape, it presents a scene of utter desolation and ruin - a chaotic mass of stupendous mountains, yawning gulfs, and extinct volcanoes'. Ca. late 19th century.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | The Moon (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stereoscopic photograph |
| Brief description | Stereoscopic photograph of the Moon with an inscription on the back, ca. late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Stereoscopic photograph of the Moon. Inscribed on the back with 'The accompanying Stereoscopic Photograph gives an 'ocular proof' of its spherical form, and the extraordinary physical character of its surface. Possessing neither atmosphere, water, nor life in any shape, it presents a scene of utter desolation and ruin - a chaotic mass of stupendous mountains, yawning gulfs, and extinct volcanoes'. Ca. late 19th century. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | The accompanying Stereoscopic Photograph gives / an "ocular proof" of its spherical form, and the/ extraordinary physical character of its surface. Pos- / sessing neither atmosphere, water, nor life in any/ shape, it presents a scene of utter desolation and / ruin - a chaotic mass of stupendous mountains, / tawning gulfs, and extinct volcanoes. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1621-1992 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2009 |
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