64 Parishes

Captain Handy

In 1963 Larry Borenstein commissioned Noel Rockmore to paint portraits of Preservation Hall musicians. Rockmore completed "Captain Handy" in 1964. Handy was a blues alto saxophonist who also played jazz with the band.

Captain Handy

Courtesy of Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Captain Handy. Rockmore, Noel (Artist)

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Courtesy of Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Collection The Roger H. Ogden Collection
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