L. Klein Vintage Oil Painting of Mercury 7

Item Details

Canvas
Signed

An oil painting on canvas of the launch of the Friendship 7 by artist L. Klein. This painting depicts the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6), known as Friendship 7, the third human spaceflight for the U.S. and part of Project Mercury. The artist has utilized a heavy impasto technique throughout the composition, resulting in a unique and varied texture. This painting is signed and dated (’66) to the lower right. The piece is presented in a silver-tone composite frame with a linen liner. The verso of this piece is equipped to hang.

Dimensions

- visible image measures 35.75"W x 29.5"H

Item #

18CIN131-530