RARE COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL OILS OF FRENCH PAINTER LOUIS PEYRAT (1911-2001)ON EXHIBITION AT HANDS OF TIME ART GALLERY (HISTORIC SAVAGE MILL, MARYLAND), JULY 1 -- AUGUST 15, 2003.

More than 150 canvasses and enamels on copper of French painter Louis Peyrat (1911-2001) will be on exhibition at The Hands of Time Art Gallery in Historic Savage Mill, Maryland, from July 1 to August 15, 2003. The Gallery has acquired more than 150 pieces, which constitute the entire collection of a now closed French New York City gallery. Peyrat, who often painted in caves for solitude and inspiration, had completed more than 2,000 major works, many of which are the focal point of important American collections. Preview the collection at www.handsoftimeart.com.

The Hands of Time Art Gallery in Savage, Maryland, will host an exhibition of the original oils of French artist Louis Peyrat from July 1 to August 15, 2003.

The Gallery has acquired more than 150 Peyrat paintings, including some enamels on copper, which constitute the entire collection of a now closed French New York City gallery. Peyrat, who often painted in caves for solitude and inspiration, had completed more than 2,000 major works, many of which are the focal point of important American collections.

Peyrats street scenes depict the Paris that was," and his subjects are the pleasant and tranquil streets and houses of his community.

A cousin of the famous painter Maurice Utrillo, Peyrats craftsmanship is direct and simple and uncluttered, reminiscent of some primitive painters. His colors are soft warm tones of the earth and are associated with childhood remembrances, and he had a unique ability to faithfully capture atmosphere and weather on canvas.
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