EVENING LECTURE
BEYOND IMPRESSIONISM
THE RADICAL ART OF
THE SCOTTISH COLOURISTS
Monday, 2nd February
Talk begins at 19:00
A captivating overview of the key figures who defined a pivotal moment in Scottish art history. Join Art Historian Samuel Vince in a tantalising lecture on these instrumental Scottish Artists. In collaboration with the Edinburgh Drawing School.
TIME & LOCATION
Date and time: Monday 2nd February 2026 from 19:00 – 20:30
Location: The Hepburn Suite, 29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
Ticket type
Price
Club Member
£0.00
General Admission
£8.00
ABOUT THE LECTURE
Dive into the vibrant world of the Scottish Colourists—the “hottest topic in (New) Town”! This insightful lecture offers a captivating overview of the key figures who defined a pivotal moment in Scottish art history, including the masterful works of Samuel Peploe, Francis C.B. Cadell, and John Duncan Fergusson.
In collaboration with Edinburgh Drawing School
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Samuel Vince, History of Art
Samuel Vince, an art historian celebrated for his expertise in Scottish visual media. Vince’s work includes curating an 8 part lecture series for Edinburgh Drawing School in 2023–2024.
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