Pink Roses in a Japanese Vase 1923

Samuel Peploe's "Pink Roses in a Japanese Vase" (1923) is a vibrant still life painting featuring a bouquet of roses in a decorative, blue and white vase. The artist's signature style is evident in the bold brushstrokes and flat planes of color that give the painting a sense of energy and immediacy. The roses, rendered in shades of pink and white, are the focal point of the composition, their petals delicately captured in the artist's characteristically expressive style. The painting's background features a dark oval shape that suggests a mirror or a window, adding a sense of depth and mystery to the composition. Peploe was a prominent figure in the Scottish Colourist movement, known for his use of bold colors and simplified forms inspired by the Post-Impressionist movement, particularly the works of Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse.