Les pailles, Poppies

‘Les Pailles, Poppies’ shows an intimate interior scene including a jug full of beautiful, bright red poppies sat next to a patterned mug. The background shows a window and kitchen surface. This may sound like a simple picture but in Halliday’s typical fashion he adds excitement, unexpected colour, and movement to the piece. He infuses the painting with life, highlighting reds, yellows, and pinks to add warmth and a sense of comfort. Les Pailles is not physically shown but the essence of its charm definitely comes across here.