Bidspirit auction | Robert Rucker (American 1932-2001), Elmwood, New

Robert Rucker (American 1932-2001), Elmwood, New Orleans Plantation Landscape, Watercolor On - Robert Rucker (American 1932-2001),  Elmwood, New Orleans Plantation Landscape, Watercolor On Paper. Signed ”Robert M. Rucker, ” lower right. Note on back reads: ”An Original Watercolor of 'Elmwood' by Robert Rucker... Erected in 1762, reputedly by Lafreniere, colonial Attorney General of Louisiana, who reputedly sounded the first note for libertyon this continent, in the revolt against Spanish rule in 1768, and was executed in the Place d'Armes. Its land grant goes back to Bienville's regime... Governor W.C.C. Claiborne, the first American to govern Louisiana, occupied this home for a time..” As framed 25.0W x 21.25H x 0.75D in. Sight 17.75W x 13.5H in.