Woman and Girl Dancing in a Park
Acrylic painting by William Halle depicting a Woman and Girl Dancing in a Park. 1991.
This painting features two figures in the foreground, engaged in a dance. The figure on the left is dressed in a red garment, while the one on the right is in blue. Both figures are depicted with loose, expressive brushstrokes, capturing movement and emotion rather than detailed realism. In the background, a third figure in dark attire appears to be playing a trumpet or other wind instrument. The setting seems to be outdoors, surrounded by greenery.
acrylic on canvas 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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