Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave. is a painting by Misha Ambrosia which was uploaded on March 24th, 2021.
Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave.
Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave.
Watercolor on Aquarelle Arches 300lb cold press paper
11x14
Collection of Dr. Richard... more
Title
Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave.
Artist
Misha Ambrosia
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Aquarelle Arches 300lb Cold Press Paper
Description
Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave.
Watercolor on Aquarelle Arches 300lb cold press paper
11x14
Collection of Dr. Richard Abda
FLAMBEAUX HISTORY-info obtained from NewOrleans.com
The flambeaux tradition dates back to 1857 - during the first Mardi Gras. Wooden torches wrapped in rags were lit and used to guide parade routes during the night. Originally carried by enslaved Africans and free men of color, Flambeaux carriers were a direct reflection of racial segregation and discrimination in the U.S at the time.
Despite the social issues it represented, flambeaux carriers soon stole part of the show as they danced and twirled alongside the krewes brightening up the carnival sky. Spectators enjoyed them so much they would throw tips to the carriers as they passed by.
FLAMBEAUX TRADITIONS TODAY
As a way of paying homage to men who carried Mardi Gras for so many years, flambeaux remains part of many parades today.
Torches carried now are lighter and safer, the tips have gone from pennies to dollars, and the entertaining exchange between the crowd and the flambeaux carriers remains a rich Carnival tradition.
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March 24th, 2021
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Comments (5)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Misha Ambrosia replied:
Thank you David for featuring "Flambeauxs leading the Parade on St. Charles Ave." in the "Created by Southern Artists" group yay clap clap clap!!!