18/02/2026
How did the Apollo space missions inspire this landmark Alma Thomas painting? Sotheby’s Haleigh Stoddard delves into the history of Thomas’s Space Paintings series, which were inspired by images taken of Earth from the Apollo missions. Thomas’s 1970 Space Painting, ‘Snoopy Sees Sunrise on Earth,’ will be on view this week at , marking its first public exhibition in 48 years.
‘Snoopy Sees Sunrise on Earth,’ illuminates Thomas’s career-long experimentation with motion, light, color, and atmospheric effects. The immersive painting draws viewers in to imagine what our planet looks like from outer space.
This painting is the highlight of Contemporary Curated, taking place 25 February. Explore the sale at the link below.