Allan Halladay (1906-1999), the son of Milton R. Halladay demonstrated incredible artistic ability. Like his father, Allan started drawing at an early age. His formal art education, however, did not begin until his high school years. Allan attended Providence Technical High School.Through the receipt of a state scholarship, Allan went on to attend the Rhode Island School of Design*. He continued his studies at the prestigious Art Students League* in New York.While taking classes in New York, Allan also worked part-time in advertising, which helped him to survive the economic downturn of the Great Depression. In 1932, Allan moved back to Providence to work for the Journal.Allan worked alongside his father at the publication for 14 years before starting his own business, Halladay Art & Printing Service. Allan Halladay was a longtime member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and served as president of the Providence Art Club* from 1956-58.Overall size: 19 x 17 1/2 in. Sight size: 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.