French Quarter Life
People and Places in the Vieux Carré
Artistic impressions of New Orleans’s most iconic neighborhood
For more than 150 years, artists from around the world have worked to capture and share their impressions of New Orleans’s most iconic and historic neighborhood. This exhibition gathers paintings from the museum’s permanent collection, including gifts from Louisiana art collector Laura Simon Nelson. From the bustle of the French Market to the beauty of Jackson Square, these artworks explore the streets, buildings, and people of the French Quarter through time and a variety of techniques.
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French Quarter Life: People and Places in the Vieux Carré
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