“The Arrangement” is a 1938 oil on canvas artwork created by Haddon Sundblom. This genre painting, measuring 68.58 x 101.6 cm, captures a poignant scene within an interior setting.
The artwork depicts a somber moment involving four individuals. The setting is an elegant, dimly lit bedroom adorned with floral motifs. At the center of the composition, an elderly woman reclines in bed, with an older man sitting closely at her bedside, holding her hand. Nearby, a younger woman, dressed in a yellow blouse and navy skirt, sits at the edge of the bed, looking pensive and perhaps distressed. A gentleman, presumably the young woman’s father, stands behind a table laden with flowers, intently engaging in the unfolding drama. Scattered papers across the bed hint at the possibility of a significant event or revelation, further contributing to the palpable tension in the room. The meticulously detailed background, including the room’s decor and the natural light filtering through a window, enriches the overall narrative and emotional depth of the scene.
