Louis Andrews Fischer Proteus Mardi Gras Float Sketch Spangenberg Studios Art

  

Up for sale is a Vintage 1950's Krewe of Proteus New Orleans Mardi Gras Ball Tableau Sea Sled Decoration Concept Design Art Pencil Drawing, Watercolor, and Scanned Copy Set Attributed to Louis Andrews Fischer! The pencil drawing measures 5 1/2" by 6 7/8". The watercolor measures 6 5/16" by 7 11/16". The scanned copy measures 8 9/16" by 11". The set is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use.

Please message us if you have any questions. This rare, three-piece collection provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical production of a mid-century New Orleans Mardi Gras ball tableau. The set includes an original preliminary pencil sketch, a finished watercolor presentation piece, and a scanned production copy, illustrating the full creative workflow used to gain approval from the Krewe Captain. The design features a fantastical "sea sled" with a dramatic double-wave canopy and dolphin accents, depicted being pulled across the stage by mythological attendants in togas and winged headpieces. This is a premier example of "Old Line" Carnival history, showcasing the opulent stagecraft that defined the Golden Age of Mardi Gras at the Municipal Auditorium.