DEGAS HOUSE
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Como su nombre indica, era la residencia de la familia materna de Edgar Degas, famoso pintor impresionista francés, cuya madre era una criolla de Nueva Orleans. El pintor se alojó en un viaje en 1872-1873 y en él se reparten 18 pinturas, entre ellas la oficina de algodón en Nueva Orleans, expuesta al museo de Bellas Artes de Pau. Para los apasionados, imagínense dormir en su propia habitación, respirar la misma atmósfera y quién sabe, quizás un poco de genio aquí o allá que no espera que… Esta mansión majestuosa, típica de Nueva Orleans del siglo XVIII, dispone de un gran patio tranquilo que se ilumina por la noche, para el mayor placer de los huéspedes. Las habitaciones, agradables y muy espaciosas, se reparten en las dos plantas de la casa. Todas son diferentes con muebles de época. La habitación más majestuosa es la llamada "Estelle", con su balcón con vistas a la bella Esplanade Avenue, decorada con robles bicentenarios repletos de nidos. También podrás disfrutar de una visita guiada por los lugares con la gran sobrina de Degas. Un establecimiento lleno de encanto para un viaje en el tiempo.
Only complaint we had were our neighbors, they were extremely extremely loud
The trees in front of homes were planted in 1820. Edgar Degas visited for 4 or 5 months from starting late 1872. Seems he really didn’t like the heat and never had anything good to say about NOLA. But it’s where he started painting ‘Impressionism’ but he said he was a ‘realist’! Seems Degas never really appreciated NOLA although he had his breakthrough there. He also wrote about the many skins colors in NOLA but only painted Caucasian’s. Maybe because his mothers blood line had African descendants…
His uncle was renting the house (1869-1879) never owned it. When Degas visited there were 18 people living there. The story is filled with family drama. His brother Rene’ married his first cousin on mom side which I guess this was their way! When he left her for the neighbor this split the 2 families.
The tour included a parlor which is now a dining area for brunch and the actual dining room. We also toured the room where he stayed in while visiting.
I read about DeGas so most of the information I already knew. There is a 30 minute film shown before tour.
I recommend touring this house if in area. The cost is $30 but they give senior/military discount. I paid $26. You can also stay at house. The Le Musee museum is almost next to it and I highly recommend this tour because it’s outstanding!!