The artwork titled “When he begins to grow away from you…” was created by Haddon Sundblom in 1928. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece belongs to the Kitsch and Impressionism art movements. It measures 86.36 by 81.28 cm and falls within the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, a young boy is portrayed in a serene, verdant outdoor setting. Kneeling on the grass, he gazes intently at a small sailboat floating in a nearby body of water. The boy’s posture and the contemplative expression on his face evoke a sense of introspection and innocence. The play of light and shadow, combined with the lush greenery and natural surroundings, highlights the impressionistic style of the painting. The depiction captures a poignant moment of childhood, evoking themes of growth and the passage of time.
