Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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.

Artist: Alan Halliday

Alan HallidayThe Piazza, Carnival Landscape Figurative painting of Venice, building, Dufy

$7,250

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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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Alan HallidaySnow at Richmond Park Landscape Figurative Painting London, white, blue, yellow

$7,950

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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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Svitlana BrazhnikovaQuiet Garden, 2026

$921

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Quiet Garden

Located in Zofingen, AG

Quiet Garden 97 × 97 cm (stretcher size) True to its title, "Quiet Garden" by S. Brazhnikova beautifully captures the serene and secluded atmosphere of a warm summer day. The compos...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaWithin the Radiance, 2026

$1,122

H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Within the Radiance

Located in Zofingen, AG

Within the Radiance Size: 120×97 cm (overall size with stretching 130×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting is part of the series “Past Pass...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaA Quiet Evening Garden, 2026

$1,004

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

A Quiet Evening Garden

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting captures a quiet, intimate moment set within a lush ...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaDreaming in the Flow of Time, 2026

$1,004

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Dreaming in the Flow of Time

Located in Zofingen, AG

Dreaming in the Flow of Time Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting is a key piece of the "P...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaClose to Me, 2026

$945

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Close to Me

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting is part of the series “Past Passing Me By”. The figu...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

William KalwickSacred Place , American Plains Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art, 2020

$2,500

H 12 in W 12 in D 1 in

Sacred Place , American Plains Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art

By William Kalwick

Located in Houston, TX

Sacred Place depicts a Native American Plains Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick.. Native American Indians are known for thei...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Svitlana BrazhnikovaHaven of Silence, 2026

$1,240

H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Haven of Silence

Located in Zofingen, AG

Haven of Silence Size: 120×97 cm (overall size with stretching 130×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting explores the profound phenomenon of...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Jan RogersFloral Daydream, 2022

$408

H 24.02 in W 17.72 in D 0.71 in

Floral Daydream

By Jan Rogers

Located in Deddington, GB

Floral Daydream by Jan Rogers [2022] original Acrylic on Canvas Image size: H:61 cm x W:45.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:1.5 cm x W:61 cm x D:45.5cm Sold Unframed Pleas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Paul WadsworthPalace Gardens. Contemporary Oil Painting, 2025

$9,750

H 57.09 in W 57.09 in

Palace Gardens. Contemporary Oil Painting

By Paul Wadsworth

Located in Brecon, Powys

Leading British Expressionist Paul Wadsworth captures the magic of India in his paintings. These unique pieces are created from real life scenes and experiences laid down onto the ca...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Svitlana BrazhnikovaPast Me, 2026

$945

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Past Me

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 97×97 cm (overall size with stretching 107×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled This painting is part of the series “Past Me”. It captures a quiet...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaHaven in the Chaos, 2026

$1,240

H 57.09 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Haven in the Chaos

Located in Zofingen, AG

Size: 145×97 cm (overall size with stretching 155×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled Haven in the Chaos" is a deep exploration of the phenomenon of inn...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Svitlana BrazhnikovaPicnic by the Cypress, 2026

$1,240

H 55.12 in W 38.19 in D 0.04 in

Picnic by the Cypress

Located in Zofingen, AG

Picnic by the Cypress Size: 140×97 cm (overall size with stretching 150×107 cm) Year: 2026 Materials: acrylic on canvas Shipping: rolled In this piece, a moment of calm and ease mee...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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