In "Viaje Espacial," Mexican surrealist painter Sofia Bassi (1928-1998) depicts a journey through space with a vehicle in the shape of a seed pod.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
1969
Mexico
ART-Paintings
Painting, Surrealism, Science Fiction Art
Sofia Bassi
Viaje espacial '69; eerie scene in greens and red of a ghost-like figure in space on a strange boat-like form; a few planets in the background space.
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D) (Reframed): 73.2 × 63 × 5.7cm, 4.5kg (2 ft. 4 13/16 in. × 2 ft. 13/16 in. × 2 1/4 in., 10lb.)
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 58.4 × 48.3cm (1 ft. 11 in. × 1 ft. 7 in.)
A19750360000
Gift of the artist
National Air and Space Museum
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