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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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