Schmitt Collection

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The ROULETTE TABLE in the Salle Schmitt

Harrison Schmitt works the scoop on the lunar surface, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. US astronaut Harrison Schmitt (born 1935), the 12th man to walk on the Moon

The Rover is dwarfed by a giant rock on the lunar surface, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt collected samples and drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle

Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. Creator: NASA
Harrison Schmitt collects lunar rake samples, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. US astronaut Harrison Schmitt (born 1935), the 12th man to walk on the Moon

The Taurus-Littrow landing site, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. Creator: NASA
The Taurus-Littrow landing site, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt collected samples and drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon

Lunar landing site, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. Creator: NASA
Lunar landing site, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. US astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt collected samples and drove the Lunar Roving Vehicle at the Taurus-Littrow Landing Site

Allison Schmitt USA London 2012 Olympic Games, Womens 200m Freestyle Stratford, London, England 30 July 2012 Date: 30 July 2012

Shannon Vreeland, Dana Vollmer, Allison Schmitt & Missy
Shannon Vreeland, Dana Vollmer, Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin USA London 2012 Olympic Games, Womens 4 X 200m Freestyle Relay Stratford, London, England 01 August 2012 Date: 01 August 2012

Schmitt attacked by a Leopard (engraving)
965049 Schmitt attacked by a Leopard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schmitt attacked by a Leopard)

The Generous Lady, 1874 (oil on canvas)
827321 The Generous Lady, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Schmitt, Nathanial (1847-1918); 78.7x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Generous Lady. Nathanial Schmitt (1847-1918). Oil on canvas

Harrison Schmitt with US flag on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972
Astronaut Harrison Schmitt with US flag on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 17 mission, December 1972. Earth can be seen floating above the flag

Costume design for the Ballet The Tragedy of Salome by Florent Schmitt, 1908. Private Collection

Launch of the Apollo 17 mission, 1972. Apollo 17 was the last Apollo moon landing mission and the only one to be launched at night

Ida Rubinstein as Cleopatra in the ballet Antoine et Cleopatre by Florent Schmitt, c. 1920
Ida Rubinstein as Cleopatra in the ballet Antoine et Cleopatre by Florent Schmitt

APOLLO 17: BOULDER, 1972. Astronaut Harrison H. Jack Schmitt standing by a huge split boulder on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 17 mission, 13 December 1972

APOLLO 17, DECEMBER 1972: Front of Lunar Rover and Schmitt working by large boulder

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Elegant ladies in elegant gowns surround the ROULETTE TABLE in the Salle Schmitt

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In December 1972, Harrison Schmitt made history as he stepped onto the lunar surface during the Apollo 17 mission. With Monte Carlo's roulette tables seeming light-years away, Schmitt embarked on a different kind of gamble - exploring the uncharted territory of space. As he worked diligently with his scoop, collecting lunar rake samples, he marveled at the giant rock that dwarfed their rover. The Taurus-Littrow landing site became a testament to human achievement and exploration. With unwavering patriotism, Schmitt proudly planted the US flag on the Moon's surface, symbolizing mankind's triumph in reaching this celestial body. This momentous occasion forever etched in history was captured by NASA for generations to come. While Allison Schmitt may not have ventured into space like her namesake Harrison did, she too has left an indelible mark in her own right. Alongside Shannon Vreeland, Dana Vollmer, and Missy Franklin, they formed an unstoppable force in swimming competitions worldwide. However, not all encounters with "Schmitt" are filled with glory and triumph. In an engraving depicting a gripping scene from nature's realm, we witness Schmitt being attacked by a leopard - a reminder that even heroes face challenges along their journey. Yet amidst these tales of adventure and struggle lies another side to "Schmitt. " A masterpiece titled "The Generous Lady, " painted in 1874 by an unknown artist on canvas showcases beauty beyond measure; it serves as a reminder that art can transport us to new realms just like space travel does. As we reflect upon Harrison Schmitt's iconic image standing beside the American flag on the Moon's desolate landscape during Apollo 17 mission – December 1972 – we are reminded of humanity's boundless potential for discovery and our insatiable curiosity about what lies beyond our earthly confines.