a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K584)

Another masterpiece artists’ strategy of an early LEM style and design (ca. 1962), this time depicting the ascent stage liftoff from the lunar surface. The shading, spectacular lunar terrain, engine plume and total focus to detail is awesome. Even additional so than the LEM ‘just landed’ scene, as that had a photograph of the design… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K584)

a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K585)

Masterpiece artists’ strategy of an early LEM style (ca. 1962) on the lunar floor. The shading, point of view, lunar terrain depiction, descent engine plume scouring outcomes and total focus to element is incredible. An beautiful function. 8.5″ x 11″. Bravo to Ludwik Źiemba and William A. Collopy. Note the absence of a mounted ladder,… Continue reading a_v_bw_o_n (LEM, verso hand annotated K585)