Celebrate the spirit of New Orleans with this unique hand-painted slate wall hanging, depicting a lively jazz band in silhouette. Created in 1991 by Louisiana folk artists Vivian and Pierre Louis Laiche, this piece is painted directly onto reclaimed historic roofing slate from New Orleans’ French Quarter.
With its textured surface and rustic edges, the artwork captures the rhythm and soul of the Crescent City, making it both a decorative keepsake and a piece of regional history.
✨ Features:
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Artwork Title: “New Orleans Jazz”
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Year: 1991 (signed & dated)
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Artists: Vivian E. Laiche or Pierre Louis Laiche (Picayune, MS)
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Medium: Hand-painted on reclaimed roofing slate
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Design: Jazz band in silhouette at Preservation Hall with “Dixie Beer” signage
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Size: Approx. 10” x 14” (visual estimate from photos)
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Back Label: Includes printed history of jazz and background of the slate’s French Quarter origin
🧾 Condition:
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Condition Grade: Good
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Surface intact with bold paintwork
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Natural rough edges consistent with reclaimed slate
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Some scuffs and minor age wear add to authenticity
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Hanging cord intact
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🌍 Collector Appeal:
Perfect for jazz lovers, New Orleans enthusiasts, and collectors of folk art or regional memorabilia, this one-of-a-kind slate artwork is both decorative and historically significant.
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