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Bonestell’s illustrations of spaceflight often accompanied essays in popular magazines and books. His realistic images made space exploration seem within reach.

Display Status

This object is on display in Futures In Space at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Futures In Space

Object Details

Date

1949

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

ART-Paintings

Medium

Painting, oil on board

Artist

Chesley Bonestell, American, 1888 - 1986

Physical Description

Zero hour minus five, 1949; pre-space age interpretation of a rocket launch at night; winged rocket; men and tanks below clear, dark blue sky with yellow stars.

Dimensions

2-D - In Frame (H x W x D) (In Frame): 43.7 × 36.2 × 18.1cm, 1.4kg (1 ft. 5 3/16 in. × 1 ft. 2 1/4 in. × 7 1/8 in., 3lb.)
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 34 × 27cm (1 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 10 5/8 in.)

Inventory Number

A19750328000

Credit Line

Gift of William C. Estler

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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