Landscape, Cassis

Artist Samuel John Peploe (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1871 - 1935)

Datec.1924

Mediumoil on canvas

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 63.5 cm, Width: 53.5 cm
Frame: Height: 82.3 cm, Width: 72.3 cm

AcquisitionPurchased in 1933.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationOn Display - Gallery 10

Object numberABDAG003850

Keywords

About MeArguably it is Peploe's paintings of southern France that most fully express his instinct for colour. He visited Cassis, a small lively fishing port on the Côte d'Azur, on four occasions.

In response to the bright sunshine and brilliant light, Peploe has emphasised the contrast between deep shade and dusty heat. He does this chiefly through the use of foreground colour - the daringly angled tree trunks are described in rich blue, chocolate and purple shadows that effectively offset the warm tones of the sun-baked villa.

Adopted by Margaret Murray.

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This painting is full of the colours of the French countryside. The tree branches cast shadows but there is bright blue sky beyond.

Exhibitions

Gallery 10 - French Impressions