The Summer Solstice Of The Statue Of General Robert E. Lee In New Orleans Louisiana
by Michael Hoard
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The Summer Solstice Of The Statue Of General Robert E. Lee In New Orleans Louisiana
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Michael Hoard
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Photograph - Photography
Description
This dramatic photo taken in New Orleans, Louisiana at Lee Circle and the sepia tone treatment obscures the Historic Statue of General Robert E. Lee. This photo and my other original photo are part of a new series titled The Summer Solstice Of General Robert E. Lee he original photo appears on my personal web page taken over 35 years ago. The original iconic photo is the only one in the world the original photo will be the launch of my premiere photography show here in New Orleans, Louisiana
Lee Circle is a traffic circle in the warehouse district of New Orleans. It is dominated by a large monument that honors general Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate army during the Civil War.
History
Lee Circle was originally created in 1807 as part of a grand - but mostly unrealized - plan by architect Barth�l�my Lafon to develop a new neighborhood. At the time it was known as the Place du Tivoli (Tivoli Square) and encircled by the water of the Tivoli Canal.
In 1877, just twelve years after the Civil War, it was rededicated as Lee Circle in honor of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
Robert E. Lee Monument
The monument honoring the general was inaugurated in 1884. It shows a 12 ft (4m) statue of general Lee on top of a 60ft (18m) tall Doric column which is set on a rectangular base built on a mound at the center of the traffic circle. Four wide stairways flanked by decorative urns lead to the monument.
Lee, who led the Confederate troops during the Civil War against the northern Union army from 1862 until the capitulation of the Confederates in 1865, is shown standing towards the north, as if to defy his adversaries.
The statue was sculpted by Alexander Doyle while John Roy created the marble column.
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May 21st, 2014
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Michael Hoard
Greetings Linda, thank you so much for viewing The Summer Solstice Of The Statue Of General Robert E. Lee, it pleases me this photo appeals to you and I appreciate the generous comment and the L, Fav, Cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
Greetings Jule, thank you so much for viewing The Summer Solstice Of The Statue Of General Robert E. Lee it pleases me this photo appeals to you and it is a dramatic photo, this particular photo taken with my Nikon which was destroyed and created many excellent silhouette backlighting images. I like the effect and many times allowed the camera in auto settings to create the effect I aim for. This is a color photo not black and white the blaring sun setting in the western sky............I appreciate the generous comment, Cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
Greetings Kathleen, thank you so much for viewing The Summer Solstice Of The Statue Of General Robert E. Lee it pleases me this dynamic photo appeals to you and I appreciate very much the generous comments and sentiments, I have survived the entire documentation of the removal of all the confederate statues before and after, Cheers Michael Hoard
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