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Alan Halliday Art

British, b. 1952
Alan Halliday, born in 1952, is a distinguished contemporary British artist renowned for his vivid and dynamic depictions of the performing arts. His artistic career spans decades, during which he has become a leading figure in capturing the essence of theatre, ballet and opera. Through his unique style, marked by fluidity, boldness, and an acute sensitivity to movement and emotion, Halliday’s work celebrates the intersection of visual art and live performance. His passion for the arts emerged early in his life. Raised in an environment that encouraged creativity and intellectual curiosity, he pursued his interest in art and history with dedication. Between 1970-74 he trained at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, one of the most prestigious institutions for art history. In 1982 Halliday was awarded a doctorate in the history of art by Oxford University. Halliday’s artistic style is characterised by its immediacy and expressiveness. He works principally in oil on canvas and gouache on paper but also sketches in watercolours and ink. These mediums allow him to convey the dynamism of live performance. His brushstrokes are swift and gestural, capturing movement with an almost cinematic quality. Rather than focusing on precise detail, Halliday emphasises the emotional and physical energy of his subjects. This approach allows his work to resonate deeply with viewers as it evokes the fleeting nature of performance. Art critic John Russell Taylor writing in The Times said, “Halliday paints what obsesses him. His style is boldly calligraphic. Even his large-scale oil paintings depend largely on the definition of effective line while his smaller works in ink, gouache and pastel are built on a structure of amazingly fluid, spontaneous strokes of the pen; but they are in fact more than that. While the line may define the form, it is the colour which gives it form and life.” Coming from an acting background himself, he easily depicts the energy and emotion of the stage. He has sketched and painted performers from the Royal Ballet and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Beyond his stage inspired pieces, his subject matter is extensive. Halliday now lives in France by the Loire and produces landscapes, interiors, still lives, figurative and abstract works. Halliday has been a successful professional artist for 40 years, holding more than 100 exhibitions in the USA, Europe, India and the Middle East. His paintings are in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum; the Theatre Museum, The Museum of London as well as Oxford University colleges and the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, USA. His paintings are also acquired by private collectors worldwide. Halliday is an outstanding draftsman and colourist who works by eye alone and has no need of a camera. One of the leading artists of his generation, his deep understanding of the art of the past combines with his own natural ability and fluent, painterly touch, enabling him to produce paintings of great beauty and power.
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Artist: Alan Halliday
Bird at Jardin Majorelle Landscape Abstract Painting of flowers, plants, water
Bird at Jardin Majorelle Landscape Abstract Painting of flowers, plants, water

Bird at Jardin Majorelle Landscape Abstract Painting of flowers, plants, water

By Alan Halliday

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed size: 38" x 50.5" n this lush watercolour, British artist Alan Halliday brings to life the tranquil beauty of Jardin Majorelle, a famed garden in Marrakech once owned by Yves...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Alan Halliday Art

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Alan Halliday: "Villa Oasis", Hand-painted frame, 2019

Alan Halliday: "Villa Oasis", Hand-painted frame, 2019

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The Villa Oasis is the property in Marrakech that was owned by the late couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. It is attached to the Jardin Majorelle (developed...

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The Piazza, Carnival Landscape Figurative painting of Venice, building, Dufy
The Piazza, Carnival Landscape Figurative painting of Venice, building, Dufy

The Piazza, Carnival Landscape Figurative painting of Venice, building, Dufy

By Alan Halliday

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed size: 25.5" x 29" The Piazza During Carnival by Alan Halliday, bursts with festive energy and theatrical charm. Set in the most famous Italian Piazza of Venice the scene is al...

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Snow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow
Snow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow

Snow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow

By Alan Halliday

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Framed size: 27" x 27" A rare and evocative oil painting Snow at Richmond Park by Alan Halliday captures the quiet beauty and communal spirit of a winter’s day in one of London’s mo...

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Lavender & Poppies Still Life Painting of red, purple, blue bouquet of flowers
Lavender & Poppies Still Life Painting of red, purple, blue bouquet of flowers

Lavender & Poppies Still Life Painting of red, purple, blue bouquet of flowers

By Alan Halliday

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

'Lavender & Poppies, in a Moroccan Vase' by Alan Halliday. An explosion of colour on the canvas. It contains a stylised vase, adorned with geometric patterns made up of yellow, red, ...

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Yachts in St Tropez Mediterranean Landscape Painting of France, boat, water
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Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Alan Halliday art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alan Halliday in paint, oil paint, gouache and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Alan Halliday art, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Alan Halliday art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,133 and tops out at $11,467, while the average work can sell for $8,766.