New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Mounment
by Michael Hoard
Title
New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Mounment
Artist
Michael Hoard
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This dramatic photo taken in New Orleans, Louisiana at Lee Circle. The summer sun was setting behind this iconic statue of Lee. I was about a block away from the statue and zoomed in. Clouds passed in front of the sun creating this stunning photo. 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 22nd, 2014
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Comments (17)
Shoal Hollingsworth
Fantastic silhouette of this iconic statue. It is a shame we are removing so many of these statues in an attempt to "clean up" our nations history.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Sorry to hear our history and art is being removed from public access. Current interpretation of symbolism should not outweigh public access to the artistic portrayal of a nation's facts unless it is done for the protection of the valuable art treasures themselves, in my opinion. Glad we can still see things via photography!
Michael Hoard
Greetings Barbie, thank you so much for viewing New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Monument, it was decided by the mayor all confederate statues which he deemed a nuance were in fact removed. I attended every protest rallies held demonstrator for and against the removal. The statue of General Robert E. Lee was the last to removed, images can be viewed in my gallery. There were minor confirmations but very heated moments while I attended the protest a photographers perspective from both sides of the protest. Thank you for viewing and the comment.
Michael Hoard
Greetings John, thank you so much for the feature of New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Monument in the group Candid Street Photography, I sure appreciate this Cheers from Nawlins and Tis The Season In New Orleans Mardi Gras
John Hughes
Congratulations, your image New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Monument has been featured on the Homepage of the Candid Street Photography Group. As a permanent record of this recognition you may add your image to the Group Discussion thread Candid Street Photography Archive for Featured Artwork
Michael Hoard
Greetings John, Thank you so much for the feature of New Orleans General Robert E. Lee Monument in the group Images That Excite You, cheers from Nawlins and Happy Holidays
Michael Hoard
The Fate of General Robert E. Monument In New Orleans, LA and the controversy and in the Federal Courts soon to be announced should the statues remain or be removed. An announcement from the City Police Chief has requested 24 hour notice of the courts decision to make plans in the event of out of control demonstrations from either sides. The City residents await the decision.
Michael Hoard
Greetings Kathleen Thank you so much for viewing The Summer Solstice Sun and Profile Of General Robert E. Lee it pleases me this photo appeals to you and I appreciate very much the generous comments and the L, Fav, cheers from Nawlins and Happy Holidays
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
I think the composition here is brilliant and very clever!! it simply cannot be more perfect and you captured it beautifully!! you totally made this general look like a saint!! well done!! L/F
Michael Hoard
Hello Margaret, thank you so much for viewing The Summer Solstice Sun And Profile Of General Robert E. Lee In New Orleans, Louisiana it pleases me this photo brought back so many wonderful memories for you, unless you are on the side facing the river as you make the turn most tourist miss the statue as it makes the turn, but on the return trip most visitors go to the opposite side to sit on the return trip and more than likely they do get to view this Historic Monument, I do have a complete series which I will moving to my gallery... thank you for the generous comments and the L/F, cheers, Michael Hoard
Michael Hoard
HelloChrisann, thank you so much for the feature of The Summer Solstice Sun And Profile Of General Robert E. Lee In New Orleans Louisiana, in the group Weekly Fun For All I sure appreciate that Michael Hoard