Today I learnt the sad news from reader Darth that acclaimed US space artist, Robert McCall, has died at the age of 90. For many people Robert McCall was the premier space artist of his generation capturing the the beauty of space in paintings of real Apollo missions and the fantasy of 2001: Space Odyssey, perhaps his most famous work. Mr.McCall painted the wonderful 'Earth to Moon Shuttle', which inspired the Project SWORD Nuclear Ferry, without doubt the most beautiful of all the SWORD toys and box illustrations.
With Ed Valigursky's death last year we have lost two of the brightest stars. May they continue to shine on us from the heavens they loved so much.
I'm sure that you will join me in offering our deepest sympathy to the McCall family.
This really is sad. His space travel and futurist art was truly inspiring to me in my youth. I saw his mural at the National Air and Space Museum in 96.
ReplyDeleteI agree RP. The world is an heavier place. Lets hope Robert's cosmic art shines even brighter now in a darker world which need his bigger vision of hope and grace.
ReplyDeleteNicely put, Woodsy.
ReplyDeleteSad and I wish his family the best. Might I suggest a post with some of your favorite pieces of his to say "farewell" by?
ReplyDeleteYes, I plan to post several homages about Mr.McCall's wonderful art.
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