Alan Halliday Interior 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 HallidayLavender & Poppies Still Life Painting of red, purple, blue bouquet of flowers

$12,550

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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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

René Genis"Bouquet Au Rideau Jaune" : Bouquet with Yellow Curtain, Mid-20th Century

$525Sale Price|27% Off

H 7.5 in W 6.75 in

"Bouquet Au Rideau Jaune" : Bouquet with Yellow Curtain

By René Genis

Located in Berlin, MD

Rene Genis (French 1922-2004) Acrylic on paper mounted on mat board. Image size is 7 1/2" x 6 3/4" laid down on mat board 24" x 16". Mat board could be resized to fit your frame. ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Andrei BelaichukBouquet, Original Oil Painting with Flowers by Andrei Belaichuk, 2022

$1,975

H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in

Bouquet, Original Oil Painting with Flowers by Andrei Belaichuk

By Andrei Belaichuk

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Bouquet" is a vivid painting inspired by bright and intense colors. In this work of art, you will see a bouquet of flowers that simply radiates with vibrant colors and dynamism. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil

Tony AgostiniLarge Modernist Colorful Atelier French Expressionist Oil Painting Tony Agostini, 1958

Sold|~~$6,500~~

H 48 in W 38.25 in

Large Modernist Colorful Atelier French Expressionist Oil Painting Tony Agostini

By Tony Agostini

Located in Surfside, FL

Tony Agostini (French, 1916 - 1990) Large oil painting on canvas depicting a still life scene with flowers on a canvas and easel titled "L'Atelier". Hand signed to lower right and ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ethelinda RobbinsTomatoes Still Life, Expressionistic Oil on Canvas, Signed, 32x50 in, 2005

$12,375Sale Price|25% Off

H 32 in W 50 in D 2 in

Tomatoes Still Life, Expressionistic Oil on Canvas, Signed, 32x50 in

Located in Loveland, CO

Tomatoes by Ethelinda 32x50" Image Size, Gallery Wrapped Oil on Canvas, Signed lower left Expressionistic Still Life. The Artist, Ethelinda, is celebrated for taking real-world subje...

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Early 2000s Abstract Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

William Yates 1Abstract modernist still life and an interior, dinning table and with landscape, circa 1970

$4,950

H 23 in W 32.5 in

Abstract modernist still life and an interior, dinning table and with landscape

By William Yates 1

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wonderful English Abstract scene of an interior with still life, landscape and table top. William Yates painted exciting colorful vibrant scenes often of interiors and abstract fig...

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1970s Abstract Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Board

William Yates 1Abstract modernist still life and an interior, dinning table and with landscape, circa 1970

$2,812Sale Price|25% Off

H 23 in W 31.5 in

Abstract modernist still life and an interior, dinning table and with landscape

By William Yates 1

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wonderful English Abstract scene of an interior with still life, landscape and table top. William Yates painted exciting colorful vibrant scenes often of interiors and abstract fig...

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1970s Abstract Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Board

Virginia RogersMid-Century Modernist Multi-Color Bouquet Still Life Oil on Masonite, Circa 1965

$1,480Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

Mid-Century Modernist Multi-Color Bouquet Still Life Oil on Masonite

By Virginia Rogers

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid-Century Modernist Multi-Color Bouquet Still Life Vivid and fun mid century modern still-life of vase of flowers by California artist Virginia Sevier Rogers (American, 1917-2015). A CAL Berkeley...

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1960s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

R.LeroyRENE LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY MODERNIST PAINTING - INTERIOR WITH FLOWERS, 2000's

$432Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 9 in

RENE LEROY - FRENCH CONTEMPORARY MODERNIST PAINTING - INTERIOR WITH FLOWERS

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Abstract/ Cubist Interior Scene with Flowers Medium: oil painting on canvas Size: painting: 10.5 x 9 inches Provenance: all t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil

Antique American Modernist Southwest Cactus Still Life Framed Signed Painting, 1940

$975

H 24 in W 28 in D 2 in

Antique American Modernist Southwest Cactus Still Life Framed Signed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Wonderful early American modernist cactus still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 20H by 24L.

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1960s Abstract Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

French School1950’s French Expressionist Signed Oil Still Life Lemons Oranges on Table

$1,027Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 29 in

1950’s French Expressionist Signed Oil Still Life Lemons Oranges on Table

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

French expressionist artist, 1955 signed oil painting on canvas, framed dated 55' framed: 22 x 29 inches canvas: 15 x 22 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: ove...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil

Lilya Volskaya"Cosmic ecstasy. Abstraction in the style of Kandinsky"by Lilya Volskaya, 2022

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in

"Cosmic ecstasy. Abstraction in the style of Kandinsky"by Lilya Volskaya

By Lilya Volskaya

Located in Zofingen, AG

The paintings are drawn with mineral pigments and oil on the canvas. Cosmic ecstasy. Abstraction in the style of Kandinsky. The painting is made with natural pigments on water. The d...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Lacquer, Oil, Pigment

Andrew DavisModern British 20th century still life of a kitchen interior with Milk Jug etc, 2016

$2,750

H 13 in W 15 in

Modern British 20th century still life of a kitchen interior with Milk Jug etc

By Andrew Davis

Located in Woodbury, CT

Andrew Davis is a contemporary painter living and working in the Uk. Inspired by his home and surrounding area Andrew paints with a fresh energetic style, which gives his paintings a...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Alan Halliday Interior Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Alan Halliday interior paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Alan Halliday interior paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of interior paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alan Halliday in canvas, fabric, oil paint 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 abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Alan Halliday interior paintings, so small editions measuring 40 inches across are available. Alan Halliday interior paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12,550 and tops out at $12,550, while the average work can sell for $12,550.