Scrabble
Oil painting by William Halle depicting a game of Scrabble.
The painting captures a moment of leisure and concentration. The artwork depicts two people gathered around a table, deeply engaged in a game of Scrabble. The scene is set in a well-lit room, which adds to the intimate and relaxed atmosphere of the painting.
Hallé’s use of light and shadow highlights the players and the Scrabble board, drawing the viewer’s attention to the interaction and the game itself. The expressions and body language of the figures convey a sense of camaraderie and friendly competition.
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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