A portrait by Samuel Peploe, 'Nannie' is a striking example of the Scottish Colourists' style, with its bold brushwork and restrained colour palette.

Samuel Peploe (1871-1935) was a Scottish Post-Impressionist painter, known for his still life works and landscapes. He was a leading figure of the Scottish Colourists group, whose work is characterised by its bold use of colour and expressive brushwork. Peploe studied at the Edinburgh College of Art and later in Paris, where he was influenced by the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. His work often features simplified forms and a strong sense of design. 'Nannie' is a portrait rendered in a loose, painterly style. The subject, a woman, is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark coat and hat. The background is a dark, undefined space, which throws the focus onto the figure. Peploe's brushstrokes are visible and expressive, giving the painting a sense of immediacy and energy. The colour palette is restrained, with a focus on dark tones and muted hues. The face is rendered with subtle variations in tone, capturing the subject's features with a sense of realism.