Cathedral Rock, Iona

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

Date1920

Mediumoil on board

ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings

DimensionsOverall: Height: 38.2 cm, Width: 45.6 cm
Frame: Height: 51.5 cm, Width: 58.3 cm, Depth: 6 cm

AcquisitionThe Hyslop Collection Bequest, 1993.

CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDAG010719

Keywords

About MeSamuel John Peploe was persuaded to visit the island of Iona by Francis Cadell, another Scottish Colourist, in 1920. Over the next ten years, he would consistently return to the island. It provided him with a wealth of views and inspiration.

In Cathedral Rock, Iona Peploe combines his skill as a draughtsman with pure colour. Cathedral Rock rises on the left. He suggests the fall of strong light with whites and pale pinks, while the jutting forms are outlined with blue brushstrokes. The deep blue of the ocean can be seen in the distance and the changes in tone and gentle movement are suggested with orange shadows.

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Peploe and fellow Scottish colourist Francis Cadell painted on Iona frequently. Both artists faithfully captured the topography of the island enabling us to work out their favourite locations for painting.

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