Creole Collection

Scenes of Mestizaje. Circa 1750. Casta paintings
" Scenes of " Mestizaje". Circa 1750. Casta paintings by Luis de Mena. Colonial baroque. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Americas Museum."

USA, Louisiana, Henderson. Creole Zydeco Music Club, sign

Marie Laveau and her daughter, 1850
3330740 Marie Laveau and her daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Marie Laveau (1794-1881) a Louisiana Creole practitioner of voodoo renowned in New Orleans, with her daughter

Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico
CUL4869112 Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico, 1684 - SIGUENZA Y GOGOGOORA, Carlos de (1645-1700)

Madame John's Legacy, 632 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Madame John's Legacy, 632 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Creole mansion and one-story cottage, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Creole mansion and one-story cottage, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Woman leaning on a balcony, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman leaning on a balcony, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Women on a covered sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Women on a covered sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of two women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of two women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Upper story of building with wrought iron balconies, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Upper story of building with wrought iron balconies, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Upper level balconies with wrought iron on St. Peter Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Upper level balconies with wrought iron on St. Peter Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

A vista through iron lace, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
A vista through iron lace, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View down Royal Street to the "Haunted House" (Lalaurie House), New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down a street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Street scene in the French Quarter, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Royal Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Royal Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dumaine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dumaine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dauphine Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

600 block of Royal Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
600 block of Royal Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Portrait of a Creole gentleman, (1854-1890?). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Creole gentleman, (1854-1890?)

Louisiana, New Orleans, Detail of Iron Work in The Garden District

Louisiana, New Orleans, Garden District, Beautiful Iron gated house

animal, animals, anthozoa, antilles, aquatic, bodies, body, bonaire, caribbean, clepticus
Creole wrasse (Clepticus Parra), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

France, Guadalupe, Port Louis, View of the bell tower of the Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours church in Port-Louis

Typical Creole house, La Digue, Seychelles

Chef jacket worn by Leah Chase, ca. 2012. Creator: Chefwear
Leah Chase (1923-2019) was and African-American chef, author and television personality based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine

Art Deco drawing of Creole by Sam Otis, 1930 of a dark skinned latin lady doing a Spanish dance Date: 1930

Creole Dancing; Baile Criollo, (oil on board)
824932 Creole Dancing; Baile Criollo, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 33x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Creole Dancing; Baile Criollo. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

Creole Dance, (oil on board)
988143 Creole Dance, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 49.8x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Creole Dance; Baile Criollo. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

Sunday amusements in New Orleans, A Creole Night at the French Opera House, 1866 (litho)
876971 Sunday amusements in New Orleans, A Creole Night at the French Opera House, 1866 (litho) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: The French Opera House)

The creole game or flying ring game, early 19thc century
Fashionable people playing the flying ring game or the creole game. When the Parisians adopted the game, it had to be embellished: so the ring was covered with ribbon, then rosettes, then bells

Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria
CHT224682 Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786-1868) c.1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Music cover, La Creole Waltz by Florence Fare

A Grand Jamaica Ball or the Creolean Hop a la Muftee in Sanish Town, pub
2630703 A Grand Jamaica Ball or the Creolean Hop a la Muftee in Sanish Town, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by English School

Creole Volunteer Soldiers Debark at Fort-de-France
The debarkment at Fort-de-France of Creole volunteer troops from Martinique returning from fighting in Mexico. Squadrons of soldiers gather by the shore, waiting to move off. Date: 1865

Officer and Soldiers at Fort-de-France
An officer and soldiers of the Austro-Mexican brigade, in passage at Fort-de-France, part of the Creole volunteers of Martinique. Date: 1865

Miniature Portrait of a Girl
SC49712 Miniature Portrait of a Girl by Diana (exh.1785); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Creole (engraving)
965396 Creole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creole. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

General Pierre G. T. Beauregard, 1861 (oil on canvas)
NBY332314 General Pierre G.T. Beauregard, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Healy, George Peter Alexander (1813-1894); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Creole Culture: From Casta Paintings to Caribbean Cuisine" Step into a world where cultures intertwine, as scenes of Mestizaje from circa 1750 come alive in vibrant Casta paintings. These captivating artworks depict the diverse heritage and mixed ancestry found in regions like Louisiana, USA. Venturing further south, we dive into the crystalline waters of the Antilles, discovering an array of aquatic wonders. The mesmerizing bodies of Anthozoa sway gently beneath the surface, showcasing nature's artistic brilliance. Bonaire emerges as a hidden gem within the Caribbean, its shores teeming with life and beauty. Traveling across continents to Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islanders proudly display their unique creole identity. Their vibrant traditions and customs reflect a fusion of African and European influences that have shaped this enchanting archipelago. In Guadalupe's Port Louis, our gaze is drawn towards the bell tower of Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours. This iconic landmark stands tall amidst French colonial architecture, serving as a testament to centuries-old connections between France and its creole territories. The Seychelles beckon us next with their typical Creole houses on La Digue Island. Nestled amidst lush tropical landscapes, these charming abodes embody both simplicity and elegance - a true reflection of island living at its finest. Arriving in Trinidad and Tobago's bustling Port of Spain, we are greeted by tantalizing aromas wafting from street food stalls offering dishes from Trinidadian Creole cuisine. Indulge your taste buds with flavors influenced by Indian spices fused with local ingredients - truly a culinary delight. Stepping back in time through oil on canvas artistry reveals heartwarming moments such as "A Mother with her Son and Pony. " This tender scene captures familial bonds intertwined with nature's grace during an era gone by.