Girl in White 1907

Samuel Peploe painted 'Girl in White' with oils on canvas, and it feels like a snapshot of a moment, an immediate impression made permanent. The brushwork is so loose and free, it's almost like he’s sketching with paint. Look at the way he’s built up the image with these gestural strokes of white and pale blue. It’s not about details but about creating a sense of light and volume. It’s like Peploe is inviting us to witness his process, to see how the painting comes alive through the act of painting itself. There's this one little dab of red on the lower right, a tiny accent that really sings. It’s a seemingly insignificant detail, but it shows how much can be achieved with so little when it comes to painting. Peploe's work makes me think of other artists like Manet, who also used loose brushwork to capture the fleeting moments of modern life. It's all about embracing the ambiguity and inviting the viewer to participate in the creative process.