Still Life, Apples and Jar by Samuel John Peploe
Description: Still Life, Apples and Jar (circa 1925) by Samuel John Peploe presents a classic arrangement of apples and a jar, rendered with Peploe’s distinctive modernist approach. The painting features a straightforward composition with the apples and jar placed against a simple background. Peploe’s use of bold colors and clean lines emphasizes the form and texture of the objects, creating a striking contrast that brings the still life to life.
Samuel John Peploe (1871–1935) was a key figure in the Scottish Colourists, a group known for their use of vibrant color and innovative approaches to still life and landscape painting. Influenced by French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, Peploe’s work often features a modernist sensibility with a focus on composition and color. Still Life, Apples and Jar exemplifies his ability to transform ordinary subjects into visually compelling compositions through his unique artistic vision.
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Location and Date Created: Created around 1925, Scotland.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Still Life, Apples and Jar.
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Artwork Style: Modernist with influences from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
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Subject/Topic: A still life featuring apples and a jar, showcasing Peploe’s use of color and form to enhance the visual impact of everyday objects.
