David K. Stone (American, 1922 - 2001) "Neil Armstrong" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Masonite.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Neil Armstrong Commemorative Cover.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong's immortal words were heard by approximately one fourth of the Earth's population as people worldwide tuned in on radios and televisions to experience this historic event firsthand. As the TV camera on the lunar module recorded Armstrong's movements against the Moon's dark shadows and blinding sunlight, his ghostly image was broadcast some 240,000 miles back to Earth. It was a also estimated that 850 foreign journalists, representing 55 countries, reported the story in 33 languages from Cape Kennedy and the control center in Houston. Some of the worldwide interest in the Moon landing was undoubtedly linked to the fact that many regarded it as the winning of a tightly-contested competition. Vying against the Soviet Union, America was viewed as the victor in the space race.
Image Size: 18 x 21.5 in.
Overall Size: 22.25 x 25.25 in.
Unframed. (B05370)
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