CHESLEY BONESTELL (American 1888 - 1986). Exploring Copernicus, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction illustration, Oc...

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CHESLEY BONESTELL (American 1888 - 1986)
Exploring Copernicus, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction illustration, October, 1969
Oil on board
15 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This popular scene was first used as the inside front cover illustration for the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, October 1969. Seen in a modified version to fit that cover, this art was later re-published in Future Life magazine, April 1978, and in the book, Space Art by Ron Miller, Starlog Press, 1978. This classic was also printed in Sky and Telescope magazine, July 1979, and in the book, Worlds Beyond, by Fred Durant and Ron Miller, Donning Co.,1983. According to Miller, this work was based on the famous Lunar Orbiter image of Copernicus, which was taken in 1966.

This painting was reproduced on pages 44-45 of Great Fantasy Art Themes From The Frank Collection by Jane and Howard Frank.

Exhibited:
The inaugural group show at the Science Fiction Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2004.

From the Frank Collection.

Condition Report*: This piece has been matted and framed to an overall size of 25" x 36", and the art is in Excellent condition.

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