A Glimpse of Serenity: The Life and Art of Louis Patru Louis Patru, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a poignant space in the landscape of late 19th-century Swiss painting. Born in Geneva in 1871 and passing away prematurely in 1905, Patru’s brief career yielded a body of work characterized by evocative landscapes and serene scenes that capture the quiet beauty of his native Switzerl…