NASA. APOLLO 16 mission. Original NASA photographic print pr - Lot 131

NASA. APOLLO 16 mission. Original NASA photographic print produced during the Apollo 16 mission, depicting the King's Crater on the far side of the Moon. The image offers a striking orbital view of this major impact formation, characterized by a complex structure: a vast circular basin with steep walls, a pronounced central peak and a system of radiating ejecta that stripes the surrounding lunar surface. Contrasts are particularly sharp, revealing the precise textures of the regolith and the topographical variations of the terrain. The framing, taken from the command module in lunar orbit, conveys the scientific rigor of NASA's photography while producing a visually powerful, almost abstract composition of alternating light and deep shadows. 1972. Vintage chromogenic print on paper: "THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK". 25.4 x 20.4cm with margins.