The artwork entitled “Cashmere Bouquet Soap Advertisement Illustration” was created by Haddon Sundblom in 1949. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Kitsch art movement and measures 71.1 by 61 cm. It is part of the “Cashmere Bouquet Soap Advertisements” series and functions as a commercial advertisement.
The artwork presents a romantic and idyllic scene featuring a couple nestled amidst an array of vibrant, blooming flowers. The female figure, donned in a flowing pink gown, lovingly cradles the face of the male figure, who is dressed in a formal black suit with a bow tie. The couple’s affable expressions and the surrounding colorful florals, rendered with lush, detailed brushstrokes, evoke a sense of warmth and allure. The vivid assortment of flowers engulfs the scene, exemplifying an exaggerated, almost fantastical beauty that is characteristic of the Kitsch genre. The overall composition conveys a nostalgic charm and a sense of blissful intimacy, ultimately idealizing the product being advertised.
