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Atom Bomb Hits New York City
Artist/Maker (1888 - 1986)

Atom Bomb Hits New York City

1950
Oil on paper laid on board
Overall: 21 1/2 x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm)
Gift of Chesley Bonestell
1956.7
This painting served as the cover illustration for the August 5, 1950 issue of Collier's magazine.
SignedSigned at lower left in oil: "Chesley Bonestell"
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