Barn at Magpie Bottom, Kent
Oil painting by William Halle depicting the Barn at Magpie Bottom, Kent. 1991.
The painting present us with a rural landscape that showcases the serene beauty of the Kent countryside. It features a rustic barn set amidst lush, rolling fields. A lone figure appears in the centre of the composition, his upper torso and head only visible, and facing away from the viewer.
Hallé’s use of light and shadow brings depth to the scene, highlighting the textures of the barn and the surrounding vegetation. The composition is balanced, with the barn serving as the focal point, while the expansive fields and possibly distant trees or hills add context and a sense of place.
Artist Biography
Hallé (b. Richmond, Surrey) Hallé was a British landscape painter in oil, descended from Sir Peter Lely, court painter to Charles II. He began painting after moving to London’s East End at 20, studying at local institutes while working nights. During Army service, he attended art schools and later exhibited in South Africa. Featured in Young Artists of Promise (1957), he held solo shows at Wildenstein and O’Hana Gallery. After a long hiatus, he returned to painting in the 1990s. His work is held in public collections in Hull, Bury, and by Wandsworth Heritage Collection.
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