Colette Pope Heldner (1902-1990)
Colette Pope Heldner settled in New Orleans with her husband in 1923, living in the French Quarter. She became famous for her impressionistic scenes of New Orleans patios and swampland shacks near the water. She captured the essence and spirit of New Orleans in its heyday, and her works are a reminder of the distinct character of the port city. Colette’s work has been included in many important American impressionist exhibitions.
Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions October 2006