Remembrances Of A Moonwalk:
Self-Portrait In The Dust

Images and Story Copyright by Alan Bean. All rights reserved.
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Painting Completed 1984
36 x 26 inches, Acrylic on Masonite

This painting and the two that follow make up a series relating to some of my feelings while I was on the Moon. As you can imagine, there were many varied and vivid impressions and remembrances during the 31 hours spent on the Ocean of Storms with Pete Conrad, while Dick Gordon orbited 60 miles above us in the command module. The flight, at times, seemed unreal and perhaps a little like a dream. Careful, considered actions gave way to instinctive reactions honed by years of intensive training. Words and logic can't explain these paintings completely, since they represent my feelings.

Remembrances Of A Moonwalk:
Self-Portrait With Flag

Images and Story Copyright by Alan Bean. All rights reserved.
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Painting Completed 1984
36 x 26 inches, Acrylic on Masonite

Remembrances Of A Moonwalk:
Self-Portrait With Earth

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Painting Completed 1984
36 x 26 inches, Acrylic on Masonite

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Alphabetical Guide
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A Reflection Of The Best
1987, Apollo 12
Alan Bean with Flag
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Right Stuff Field Geologists
1993, Apollo 17
Geology Teamwork
Chronological Guide
(Previous)
Savoring The Moment
1984, Apollo 17
Jack Schmitt with LRV Sampler
(Next)
My First Step
1985, Apollo 12
Al Bean
Steps on the Lunar Surface
Mission Guide
(Previous)
A Most Extraordinary Eclipse
Two Paintings: Early Stages and Late Stages
2001, Apollo 12
Approaching Earth
(Next)
Conrad, Gordon And Bean - The Fantasy
1992, Apollo 12
Together on the Lunar Surface