Description: (Painter)
Chesley Knight Bonestell Jr. was a prominent American painter, designer, and illustrator known for his significant contributions to the field of astronomical art. His work inspired the American space program and continues to influence science fiction art and illustration. Alongside French astronomer-artist Lucien Rudaux, Bonestell was a pioneering figure in space art and is hailed as the "Father of Modern Space Art" for his groundbreaking and visionary contributions.