La Table Manger deGeorge Sand a Nohant

Here Halliday captures the spirit of a French novelist’s cherished home, a place of literary and artistic inspiration. The dining table, central to the composition, exudes warmth and history. There are two seats, but no figures, various plates, bowls and glasses and a large display of flowers in the centre. The piece contains a colour palette of cyan blue mixed with pops of magenta and sage greens. This combination of colours creates a lively, summery atmosphere. The title implies this is not just a table but a gathering space where George Sand would host likeminded creatives and academics. Halliday is also celebrating the essence of Nohant as a sanctuary for ideas, friendship and cultural legacy.