North Berwick Sands 1896

"North Berwick Sands" (1896) by Scottish artist Samuel Peploe, depicts a street scene with figures gathered in the foreground. The composition is dominated by the architectural structures, suggesting a town or village setting. The painting exhibits a loose and gestural style, emphasizing the artist's quick brushwork. This approach is characteristic of Peploe's early works, which were influenced by Post-Impressionism and the expressive use of color. The figures are rendered with minimal detail, focusing on the overall atmosphere of the scene rather than individual portraiture.