Denis Peploe

Denis Frederic Neal Peploe (25 March 1914 – 22 May 1993) was an Edinburgh artist and sculptor known for his landscapes of Scotland.

Denis Frederic Neal Peploe
Born25 March 1914
Edinburgh
Died22 May 1993
Edinburgh
NationalityScottish
EducationEdinburgh Academy, Edinburgh College of Art, Andre Lhote
Parent(s)Margaret and Samuel John Peploe

Biography

Peploe was born in Edinburgh as the younger son of Margaret and Samuel John Peploe. His father was an artist and Denis worked with him. Peploe went to school at the Edinburgh Academy.[1]

Then despite his father's advice he then studied at Edinburgh College of Art[2] resolved to become an artist. He then went on to study with the painter and sculptor Andre Lhote in Paris.[1]

During the war he served with the Royal Artillery and the Special Operations Executive where he was hurt in a motorcycle accident. He had to recover until 1946 although he did not paint during this time. In 1947 he had a one-man show in Edinburgh. His landscapes and other paintings were again shown in Glasgow in London. Possibly due to his mother being from Barra[3] he was known for his work featuring the Hebrides and the Western Highlands.[1]

He was elected ARSA in 1956 and became a full member ten years later. Peploe taught at the Edinburgh College of Art from 1955 to 1977 whilst selling his work and contributing to the annual exhibition of the RSA.[1]

Peploe died in Edinburgh. He had one son and a daughter with his wife Elizabeth (born Barr).[1]

Legacy

Peploe has paintings in public collections including, Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery,[4] Royal Scottish Academy,[5] Aberdeen Art Gallery,[6] Heriot-Watt University[7] and the City of Edinburgh Council.[8]

References
  1. Michie, David (28 May 1993). "Obituary: Denis Peploe". The Independent. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. Denis Peploe Archived 7 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Images for Scottish Art, accessed December 2012
  3. Biography and works at Portland Gallery Archived 2013-02-04 at the Wayback Machine, accessed December 2012
  4. BBC: Your Paintings, Apples and Pears (Accessed 29 June 201)
  5. BBC: Your Paintings, Cockerel (Accessed 29 June 2014)
    BBC: Your Paintings, Glen Beg (Accessed 29 June 2014)
  6. BBC: Your Paintings, Crofts (Accessed 29 June 2014)
  7. BBC: Your Paintings, Grisedale Pike (Accessed 29 June 2014)
  8. BBC: Your Paintings, An Italian Peasant (Accessed 29 June 2014)
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