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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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