a12_v_bw_o_n (70-H-1090, 70-HC-1518)

“The Apollo 12 astronauts are shown on the moon, collecting rock samples, and examining the NASA’s Surveyor spacecraft, with the Apollo lunar module in the background, in this painting by Pierre Mion.”

A gorgeous & rarely seen work by Mr. Mion. He's even identified in the caption, putting him in the same company as Robert McCall and only a handful of others.

Yet…

The inexplicably minimal acknowledgement of the career, let alone appropriate acknowledgement of Mr. Mion’s passing was inexcusable. I don’t really know who’s to blame, but it was WRONG. Fortunately, Dave Ginsberg posted the following at his “Creating Space” blog:

blog.pixel-planet-pictures.com/remembering-pierre-mion/

And, what I assume is his post at the collectSPACE webite:

www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/005544.html

There’s at least this, appropriately & respectfully. And classy:

www.illustrationhistory.org/artists/pierre-mion
Credit: “NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM” website

Other than Mr. Ginsberg, there was basically nothing. WTF?! While too many contemporary ‘personalities’, some of questionable character, dubious influence/impact & transitory relevance receive disproportionate & unmerited coverage. That’s the USA of today.
So, thank you again Mr. Ginsberg!

Not only because of the above, I HIGHLY recommend taking a good look at Mr. Ginsberg’s other fantastic ‘stuff’. His collection of original LEM/LM models alone will blow you away.

Taken on: April 2, 2023

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lunar boulders

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Pierre Mion « less

Sets appears in: • Breaking The Bonds & Firsts • Apollo: Conceptual, Artistic & Developmental more » • Apollo 12 « less

Groups appears in: • Space Exploration • Apollo program more » • OUT OF THIS WORLD • Mid-century Space Illustration • Beautiful Black & White--VINTAGE Illustrations • Space & Astronauts « less

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