Marie Jeanne Amelie Roman (1893-1955)
Born in St. James Parish, Amelie Roman was a descendant of Valcour Aime of Petit Versailles Plantation and of Louisiana Governor Andre Bienvenu Roman. After moving to New Orleans, she joined Ellsworth Woodward’s Saturday Drawing Classes. With the establishment of Newcomb College in fall of 1885, Amelie became a student in the first class of pottery decoration. Upon graduation, she was a member of faculty of Newcomb College of Art. This charming watercolor of the scenic “French Market” reflects her talent as an artist.
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