Louis Peyrat

Louis Peyrat (born November 30, 1911, in Las Gorceix in Saint-Germain-les-belles, France – died March 13, 1999 at Martoulet in Saint-Germain-les-belles, France) was a French painter renowned for his evocative landscapes and skillful portrayal of rural life. His work, deeply influenced by the Post-Impressionist movement, captures the beauty and serenity of the French countryside through a masterful use of color, light, and texture.
 
Peyrat’s paintings are characterized by their rich, earthy tones and delicate brushwork. He frequently depicted pastoral scenes, village life, and tranquil rural settings, imbuing them with a sense of nostalgia and poetic realism. His attention to atmospheric effects—whether the soft glow of dawn or the golden hues of a fading sunset—demonstrates his ability to convey mood and emotion through subtle variations in light and shadow.

Details

Technique: Oil on canvas
63 cm x 56 cm