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This object is on display in Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploring the Planets Gallery

Object Details

Date

1953

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

ART-Paintings

Medium

Painting, oil on board

Artist

Chesley Bonestell, American, 1888 - 1986

Physical Description

The exploration of Mars; pre-space age interpretation-seven men with blue space suits and tanks resembling diving tanks climb on Martian rocks; two rockets, four small men and a dome in the valley below.

Dimensions

2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 48.3 x 83.8cm (19 x 33 in.)
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 36.5 x 71.1cm (14 3/8 in. x 28 in.)

Inventory Number

A19750327000

Credit Line

Gift of William C. Estler

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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