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Written by: William RomanoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Illumination (Tezhip) · Catalogue no. 788661
Charles Le MorvanCarte photographique et systématique de la lune (Photographic and Systematic Chart of the Moon)
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery of Art, Washington
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| Artist / Maker | Charles Le Morvan |
|---|---|
| Date | 1914 |
| Culture / Origin | French |
| Medium | portfolio of 48 photogravures and 24 ink on tissue paper overlays, in 4 folios with 1 text booklet |
| Dimensions | overall: 50.5 × 40 cm (19 7/8 × 15 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Portfolio |
| Type | Portfolio |
About the Artist
French, 1865 - 1933 Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: National Gallery of Art, Washington · Licence: CC0.
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