Cosmonaut / Astronaut Leonov Autograph Art

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Recently discovered after many years in storage is this rarelimited edition lithograph of an oil painting created by the first man to walk in space! Cosmonaut Alexi Leonov turned to painting after his historic career as a space explorer. Imagine owning a signed work of Columbus or Lewis and Clark. In future years, items signed by the first space explorer may be some of the best investments ever! If you’re one of those electrified by the adventure of space exploration, or looking for a thrilling collectible investment, this is for you! Painted and signed by the astronaut himself, this limited edition original lithograph captures the image, emotion and historic moment of the first man ever to walk in space. Alexi Leonov, internationally acclaimed artist, was the commander of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – the American-Soviet joint mission in space. The former Soviet Union’s greatest living cosmonaut was decorated "Hero of the Soviet Union" and is synonymous with one of the most important events of the twentieth century - the first man to walk in space, March 18, 1965. Artist Alexi Leonov hand signed each print on the right in pencil. A photocopy of the International Edition Certificate of Authenticity from Pacific Coast Galaxy Inc. accompanies each offset lithograph print. These certificates are not numbered. (16.5" x 20"), 2" border. read more