American Artist 1888-1986 Astronautics is unique among the sciences in that it owes so much of its existence to literature and art. On the one hand was the seminal influence of Jules Verne (1828-1905); on the other, the work of artist Chesley...
Chesley Bonestell (1 January 1888 – 11 june 1986) was a painter, designer and illustrator. His paintings were a major influence on science fiction art and illustration, and he helped inspire the American space program. He is known as the "Father...
