In Port, Cassis 1913

"In Port, Cassis" (1913) by Samuel Peploe is a vibrant oil painting that captures the energy of a harbor scene in Cassis, France. The painting features a series of boats, their hulls and masts rendered in bold strokes of blue, yellow, and white. The simplified forms and bold colors, indicative of Peploe's Post-Impressionist style, lend a sense of dynamism to the scene. The use of broad brushstrokes and flat planes of color suggests the influence of French Impressionism, particularly the works of Paul Cézanne, who was a significant inspiration for Peploe. The artist's fascination with the interplay of light and color is evident in the painting, as seen in the reflection of the sun on the water.