Alexis Dumestre, Riverboat Captain
Edward Jacobs (1961 –)
Edward Jacobs (b. 1961) is an American composer & saxophonist known for seamlessly blending 'virtual' & 'real' sound worlds in expressive orchestral works. Guggenheim Fellow, Charles Ives Award recipient. Explore his innovative music!
The Historic New Orleans Collection (New Orleans, United States of America)
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Quarter-plate portrait of a young Alexis Dumestre wearing a coat with wide lapels, a bow tie, and an anchor tie pin. Dumestre was a riverboat captain. The wood and leather hinged case is intact with a dark blue velvet lining and two hook and latch closures. The plate is held in place with a cover-glass, brass mat, and a preserver. The decorative brass mat is stamped
About this artwork
- Title: Alexis Dumestre, Riverboat Captain
- Artist: Edward Jacobs
- Year: 1855
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Historic New Orleans Collection
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: balanced

