Samuel John Peploe (1871-1935) was the eldest of the four artists popularly known as 'The Scottish Colourists'. This illustrated book accompanies a major exhibition devoted to the artist in his home town of Edinburgh, and throws fascinating new light on Peploe's life, on the influence of France on his work, and on his posthumous reputation.

This illustrated book accompanies a major exhibition devoted to the artist in his home town of Edinburgh, and throws fascinating light on Peploe's life and the influence of France on his work.