Mark Schuler (American, B. 1951) "View of Earth from Moon" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 45c First Manned Orbit of the Moon stamp issued November 24, 1989. No country ever demonstrated its aspirations and abilities more clearly than did America when Apollo landed on the moon. On July 20, 1969, the dreams of every American became reality when Neil Armstrong announced to all the world, "The Eagle has landed." On touching the powdery surface, he spoke his now famous words, "That's one small step for a man ... one giant leap for mankind." Fifteen minutes later, Buzz Aldrin began his descent from the Eagle to become the second man on the moon. The time on the moon was short and the men worked hard to complete all planned experiments. But, the men gladly found time to erect an American flag, not as a symbol of territorial claim, but as an identification of their proud nation which had completed the first manned lunar landing. Soon, the President's voice was transmitted from the Oval Office to the Moon. "Neil and Buzz . . . because of what you have done, the heavens have become a part of man's world." It was a touching moment for the astronauts and for their fellow Americans alike. Before long, the men with their carefully collected scientific data again boarded the Eagle for rendezvous with the orbiting Apollo spaceship and astronaut Mike Collins. The sense of relief the three men felt when they were again united onboard Columbia was also felt by the entire world. As they sped toward earth, the men shared with all mankind a sense of awe at the opening of a new frontier. Man had left his planet to explore another heavenly body ... and returned. Image Size: 12 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20 x 20 in. Unframed. (B12149) See More