Clementine Hunter
Welcome to Plantation Treasures, our home for Louisiana cultural icons and folk art. We carry a large collection of authentic paintings by reknowned painter Clementine Hunter. Plantation treasures is your source to buy wonderful Clementine Hunter artwork and paintings. This is your chance to own a piece of history. All of our wonderful paintings are authentic hand painted originals by local artists. We specialize in bringing the tradition and culture of the south to you. Our Clementine Hunter collection is a wonderful place for you to find that masterpiece for your home. We know that once you see our lovely art collection you will want to own a piece of that history for yourselves. The colorful and rich tapestry that is Louisiana culture was masterfully captured Ms. Clementine Hunter in her art. There is a sweet poetry to the kind of folk art that she made, and we are proud to be able to bring it to you. If you wish to buy any of our paintings please check our online store for pricing and purchase information!
About Clementine Hunter
Clementine Hunter is arguably the most famous female artist in the history of Louisiana. Born in the winter of 1886 or early 1887 (no one is really sure of when it was, suffice to say it was that winter) in Natchitoches on a plantation called Hidden Hill, her paintings were inspired by her simple upbringing in the unique culture of Louisiana. She didn't begin painting until she was in her 50s, but her talent was evident and she produced over 4000 works of art before she passed away in 1988. She was illiterate, but she spoke with her paintings in such a way as to render all need for the written word inconsequential. Her subjects were simple to her; they related things that she knew well, and each painting was inspired by something that she experienced in her daily life. Perhaps to some people paintings of people picking cotton or otherwise going about their mundane chores was boring, but Clementine Hunter brought life to the mundane in her every brush stroke. Clementine received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by Northwestern State University of Natchitoches and her name is preserved in the famous walk of stars in the city of Natchitoches.
About Our Store
Plantation Treasures is housed in the old Prudhomme Hughes Building and is located across from the beautiful and historic Cane River. This area of Natchitoches, Louisiana, is a National Historic Landmark and is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory. We feel that our products and services are a mere extension of the great history and southern heritage of our great state and this wonderful area. Our goal is to bring our Louisiana culture and heritage to you.
On the map, we are right off I-49 between Shreveport and Alexandria. Our location and mailing address is at 720 Front Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. For more about Natchitoches, click here.