On the Stretcher
Acrylic painting by William Halle titled On the Stretcher.
The painting that captures a moment of care and urgency. The artwork depicts a scene where a person is being carried on a stretcher, likely in a medical context. The male figures involved in carrying the stretcher are shown with expressions of concern and determination, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Hallé’s use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, emphasizing the central figures and the stretcher. The background is likely kept minimal to focus the viewer’s attention on the emotional intensity of the moment
Acrylic on board
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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