Pillow > Arts > Street art graffiti > Portraits > Fine art
Pillow : Painting Above the Black Sea by Leonov
Home Decor From Science Photo Library
Painting Above the Black Sea by Leonov
Painting entitled Above the Black Sea painted by cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov. It is a self-portrait depicting Leonov during the first spacewalk during the Voskhod 2 mission. Pavel Ivanovich Belyayev (1925-70) and Aleksei Arkhipovich Leonov (b.1934) flew on the Voskhod 2 mission on 18-19 March 1965. During this flight, Leonov became the first person to make a space walk. Belyayev never flew into space again, but Leonov was part of the 1974 Apollo-Soyuz Test project where Russian and American spacecraft docked in orbit
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 9212015
© RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1960s 1965 Alexei Black Flight Horizontal Leonov Mission Painting Portrait Post Russia Russian Soviet Spaceflight Spacewalk Twentieth Voskhod 2 Walk Aleksei
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Portraits
> Fine art
> Europe
> Russia
> Related Images
> Science
> Space Exploration
> Apollo Missions
> Science
> Space Exploration
> Space Walk
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print "Painting Above the Black Sea" captures a remarkable moment in space history. Painted by cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov, this self-portrait depicts his groundbreaking spacewalk during the Voskhod 2 mission in March 1965. In this iconic image, Leonov floats above the Earth's atmosphere, tethered to his spacecraft as he explores the vastness of space. Leonov's historic achievement marked a significant milestone for Russian and global space exploration. His daring venture into the unknown paved the way for future astronauts and expanded our understanding of human capabilities beyond Earth's boundaries. The painting serves as a testament to both scientific progress and artistic expression. It encapsulates not only Leonov's personal experience but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and adventure. Beyond its historical significance, "Painting Above the Black Sea" is an aesthetically captivating piece that showcases Leonov's talent as an artist. The use of black hues against a horizontal backdrop evokes a sense of mystery and awe, emphasizing the vastness and beauty of outer space. This print offers viewers a glimpse into one man's extraordinary journey while representing an era characterized by intense competition between superpowers striving for dominance in space exploration. It stands as a powerful reminder of our collective achievements in pushing boundaries and reaching new heights – quite literally – above the Black Sea.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
