(NASA. MOON. MOUNT WILSON) A magnificent view of the lunar surface taken from the famous American observatory of Mount Wilson which revealed the first beautiful photographs of the earth satellite with an extraordinary definition reminding the work of the great American photographers exploring the American West at the end of the 19th century. Circa 1930/40.period agentic print. Legend on the back label. 25,2 x 20,3cm with margins.

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