Boat of Garten 1929

Samuel Peploe made this painting of Boat of Garten with oil on canvas, and what strikes me is how he's fearlessly diving into process. I'm drawn to the lush texture, like a tapestry of brushstrokes forming trees and sky. Look at the way he's built up the paint, thick and juicy, especially in the foliage. It’s like he’s sculpting with color! The blues and greens aren’t just descriptive; they're emotional. There's a little patch of the trunk of a tree on the right, it’s so pale it's almost silver! Peploe’s work reminds me of Cezanne’s landscapes, but with a Scottish twist. It’s about seeing, feeling, and then laying it all down with confidence and a playful spirit. Painting is a conversation, and Peploe’s right in the thick of it.