On July 12, 1980, Mort Künstler was at the National Space Technology Laboratories in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to witness the test firing of the main engine of the Space Shuttle. He is seen asking questions of the engineer in charge.

Probably no other artist in our nation's history has recorded so many events in American history and certainly no one has painted them with the extraordinary authenticity and drama as Mort Künstler.

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Jul 11, 2019 · Considered one of America’s greatest historical artists, Mort Künstler has become well known for the extraordinary authenticity and drama of his work. Mr. Künstler has created paintings that educate and enrich the viewer’s understanding of some of the most important events in American history.

Mort Künstler is seen here with famed historian Henry Steele Commager and his wife, Mary, on October 22, 1979 at the opening of a one-man exhibition of Künstler’s work at the Hammer Galleries, in New York City.

Mort Künstler (b. 1927), one of the most prolific and best-admired American artists, is known for his extensive research and artistic mastery of U.S. historical subjects. His paintings are in over 50 museum collections and have been the subject of more than 60 one-man shows.

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Dec 27, 2011 · Mort Künstler, a painter based in Long Island, who is known for his historical images, has created his own version of Washington crossing the Delaware River that hews more to the facts than the more famous version.

Jan 23, 2004 · Considered one of America’s greatest historical artists, Mort Künstler has become well known for the extraordinary authenticity and drama of his work. Mr. Künstler has created paintings that educate and enrich the viewer’s understanding of some of the most important events in American history.

Mar 2, 2011 · Considered one of America’s greatest historical artists, Mort Künstler has become well known for the extraordinary authenticity and drama of his work. Mr. Künstler has created paintings that educate and enrich the viewer’s understanding of some of the most important events in American history.