Luxembourg Gardens 

Samuel Peploe made this painting, Luxembourg Gardens, using oil paint on canvas. The thick brushstrokes and bold use of color give the work an almost sculptural quality. See how he built up the forms with layers of paint. This shows the artist's engagement with materiality. The colors Peploe chose—the blues, greens, and whites—aren't just descriptive, they convey a mood. The application of paint and the arrangement of shapes direct our eyes across the canvas, creating a sense of depth and movement. This painting represents a departure from traditional landscape painting. The image is less about a literal depiction and more about the artist's subjective experience of the place. This piece is a great reminder that understanding the materials and processes used to create a work of art can deepen our appreciation of its aesthetic and cultural significance.