End of the Road 1957

Haddon Hubbard Sundblom made this painting, 'End of the Road', with visible brushstrokes that give it a soft, dreamy quality. It’s all peaches and creams, with a touch of sun-drenched yellow in the background. I imagine Sundblom standing back, squinting, then dabbing at the canvas, trying to capture that fleeting moment of connection between these two figures on the porch. Look at the way the light catches the man’s smile and the gentle curve of the woman’s neck as she looks up at him. The paint isn’t too thick, but you can still feel the texture, especially in the foliage behind them. The way he painted those leaves reminds me of some of the Impressionists, like Monet. The way Sundblom captures this domestic scene is so open, I feel like I could just step right into their conversation. It’s a reminder that we’re all part of an ongoing conversation, building on what came before, and inspiring what comes next.