“The Future Asteroid” Signed Original Mixed Media Painting By Samuel Shapiro
Description
Original Mixed media painting, "The Future Asteroid" by Artist Samuel Shapiro (1921-1999)
This piece showcases Samuel Shapiro's futuristic foresight, depicting a self-sustaining, man-made city nestled within the cradle of an asteroid. The scene captures this colossal spacefaring structure as it serenely hovers above a desolate planet, evoking a sense of wonder and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity.
Painted in 1978, this vintage piece is a wonderful example of 1970’s conceptual art depicting outer space habitation.
Mixed media on Illustration board
Size: H 10.5 x W 15 inches
Artist Signed
Unframed
From the private collection of Sam Shapiro’s family estate
Shipping arrangements provided by private courier such as Navis Pack & Ship.
About the Artist
Samuel Shapiro (1921-1999) was a decorated WWII Pilot honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal, a graduate of Pratt Institute of Art in New York, an Industrial Designer in Detroit, Michigan's golden age auto industry, and an old friend of MAD Magazine's David Berg. Sam created in many art forms, including wood carving, clay sculpting, oil painting and drawing. Sam had a passion for detail and a love for fantasy art.
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Published on: May 1, 2025
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