“…the children kept watch for the first glimpse of Venus. Finally, it loomed enormously, like a fluffy golden ball surrounded by a glowing corona of translucent light.”, Chesley K. Bonestell

Artwork Overview

“…the children kept watch for the first glimpse of Venus. Finally, it loomed enormously, like a fluffy golden ball surrounded by a glowing corona of translucent light.”, 1950
Portfolio/Series title: "Mr. Smith Goes to Venus," published in Coronet
Where object was made: United States
Material/technique: illustration board; acrylic
Dimensions:
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 22.8 x 18.9 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 9 0.97638 x 7 7/16 in
Mount Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Mount Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 10 1/16 x 8 1/16 in
Mat Dimensions (Height x Width): 24 x 19 in
Credit line: Gift of Esquire, Inc.
Accession number: 1980.1131
Not on display

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