This oil on canvas by Samuel Peploe, one of the Scottish Colourists, depicts a harbour scene in Cassis, France. The painting uses bold brushstrokes and a limited colour palette to capture the essence of the Mediterranean port.

Samuel Peploe (1871-1935) was a Scottish Post-Impressionist painter, known for his still life works and his landscapes. As one of the four artists known as the Scottish Colourists, he is celebrated for his use of colour and light. Peploe's work shows the influence of French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, particularly the work of artists like Manet and Cézanne. He travelled extensively in France, a country that had a considerable impact on his artistic style. 'In Port, Cassis' depicts a harbour scene, likely in the south of France. The composition is structured around the interplay of light and shadow, with the white buildings contrasting against the darker tones of the boats and water. Peploe uses bold brushstrokes and a limited colour palette, dominated by blues, whites, and yellows, to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. The scene is rendered with a simplified, almost abstracted quality, characteristic of Peploe's mature style. The painting captures the essence of the Mediterranean port, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility.