A portrait by Scottish Colourist Samuel Peploe, 'The Green Blouse' features a young woman depicted with loose brushstrokes and an understated elegance, characteristic of Peploe's modern style.

Samuel Peploe (1871-1935) was a Scottish artist and a leading figure of the Scottish Colourists movement. This group of painters, influenced by Post-Impressionism and Fauvism, sought to bring a modern, European sensibility to Scottish art. Peploe is known for his still lifes, landscapes, and portraits, characterised by bold colour and simplified forms. He studied in Edinburgh and Paris, absorbing the influences of artists such as Manet and the Impressionists. His work often features a strong sense of light and atmosphere, reflecting his interest in capturing the essence of a scene or subject. 'The Green Blouse' is a portrait typical of Peploe's style. The sitter, a young woman, is depicted against a dark, undefined background, which concentrates attention on her face and upper body. The 'green blouse' itself appears more grey-blue, rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey the texture of the fabric and the play of light across its surface. The woman's face is painted with a similar directness, with touches of pink and red to suggest her complexion. The overall effect is one of understated elegance and quiet contemplation.