Chesley Bonestell date of birth:
January 1, 1888
How old was Chesley Bonestell when died?
98
Where was Chesley Bonestell born?
San Francisco, California, USA
When did Chesley Bonestell die?
June 11, 1986
What is Chesley Bonestell's occupation?
Artist
Short Biography
Chesley Knight Bonestell, Jr. (January 1, 1888 – June 11, 1986) was an American painter, designer and illustrator. His paintings were a major influence on science fiction art and illustration, and he helped inspire the American space program. An early pioneering creator of astronomical art, along with the French astronomer-artist Lucien Rudaux, Bonestell was dubbed the "Father of Modern Space Art".