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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2017.
Atlas Photographique de la lune
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2017.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2017.

Atlas Photographique de la lune

Artist Loewy et Puiseux (French, 1894 - 1909)
Artist Maurice Loewy (French (born Czech Republic), 1833 - 1907)
Artist Pierre Henri Puiseux (French, 1855 - 1928)
CultureFrench
Date1894-1909
MediumPhotogravure on large format plate
DimensionsOverall, Support: 31 1/2 × 23 1/2 in. (80 × 59.7 cm)
Overall, Mat: 31 5/8 × 23 1/2 in. (80.3 × 59.7 cm)
PortfolioAtlas Photographique de la Lune
Credit LineMuseum purchase, in memory of Alice R. and Sol B. Frank
Object number2016.35.2.8
Not on view
DescriptionPlate J, photograph showing the full moon
ProvenanceThe work was chosen from the inventory of Serge Kakou in September 2016, when it was sent to the Museum for review. After consideration by curator Seth Feman, chief curator Lloyd DeWitt, and director Erik Neil, the photograph was held on consignment. Purchased by the museum in December 2016.