New Orleans

The New Orleans French Quarter and the surrounding region is famous for its plantations, riverboats lazy bayous and streetcars commonly called "trolley cars". This site shows numerous paintings of the French Quarter and surrounding area and historical buildings. The Cafe DuMonde a famous gathering place for local residents and visitors serves coffee and beignets (square donuts) coated with powdered sugar. The "J.M. White" steamboat is seen "sailing" the Mississippi.. The Delta Queen as seen from across the river from the city cruses up river showing the skyline in the distance with a hot air balloon flying high above, it's a Southern Jubilee . These paintings reflect the personal feelings in the nostalgic and romantic moods, settings, and history of the South. The lithographs contained in this site show the city's most famous places in the French Quarter. Lithographs showing the beauty, antiquity, and charm of what the Crescent City is noted for. Lazy bayous with moss draped Cypress trees reflect the mood and serenity of a trappers cabin. A Trolley car is seen on St. Charles Ave. in the garden district reminding one of a time gone by . The St. Louis Cathedral as it stands guard over Jackson Square in the heart of the Vieux Carre' (Old Square). A historic antebellum plantation home with all of it's majesty.

You'll discover an easy to use, information packed web site with the beauty of this full color art by artist James Hussey.