About this artwork

The 1920s were the most successful decade for Peploe. His works were displayed in exhibitions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Paris. These shows often featured a series of his still-life paintings. When viewed together, it was possible to see how his handling of this subject had evolved. At this time, he preferred bold colour and shapes that created a strong sense of pattern. This painting was probably made in summer when roses were in season.

Updated July 2022

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  • artist:
  • title:
    Roses
  • date created:
    About 1920 - 1925; verso about 1908
  • materials:
    Oil on canvas
  • measurements:
    50.80 x 61.00 cm; Framed: 68.60 x 78.70 x 10.20 cm
  • object type:
  • credit line:
    Presented by the Rev H.G.R. Hay-Boyd 1941
  • accession number:
    GMA 27
  • gallery:
  • subject:
  • artwork photographed by:
    Antonia Reeve
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Samuel John Peploe

Samuel John Peploe