Paul & Chris Calle "1960s - Star Trek" Watercolor

Paul Calle (1928 - 2010) and Chris Calle (B. 1961) "1960s - Star Trek" Signed lower right. Original watercolor painting on Illustration Board.

Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.

This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. Celebrate the Century Series 33c stamp issued September 17, 1999.

In 1966, an exciting new science fiction television show created by Gene Roddenberry captured the wholehearted attention of the American viewing public. Star Trek was meant to entertain -- as it certainly did -- but it soon became apparent the show was, to many viewers, far more than mere entertainment. One of the main characters is Spock, the unflappable first officer of the starship Enterprise. Born in 2230 on the planet Vulcan, to a Vulcan father and human mother, Spock is a strict vegetarian, has pointed ears and green blood, and is gifted with superior strength and intellect. He was taught as a child to use logic, while suppressing all emotion, which Vulcans believe to be the prime cause of violence. Although Spock hates killing, he can kill with chilling efficiency if dictated by logic. The Enterprise, with a crew of more than 400, is the largest starship in the United Federation of Planets' fleet and is on a mission to peacefully explore the galaxy. As the only Vulcan aboard, Spock is the ship's science officer and second in command to Captain Kirk, who Spock admires above all other men. For more than 30 years the adventures of the Enterprise and its fascinating crew have captivated Star Trek fans. Heading into the 21st century, Star Trek is nothing less than an entertainment phenomenon.

Image Size: 17 x 11.5 in.
Overall Size: 23 x 16 in.
Unframed.
(B16521 / B16522)
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