Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession, 1803, Thure de Thulstrup, 1902

First raising of the usa flag with the louisiana purchase, in the place d'armes (now jackson square), new orleans. Ceremony was december 20, 1803. Painted by thure de thulstrup on commission to commemorate centennial of the event. The painting has been praised for the research and historical accuracy that went into the period depiction. On display in the cabildo in new orleans. Date: 1902. Dimensions: 84 × 66 in (213.3 × 167.6 cm). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted Place: Place d'Armes, New Orleans, Louisiana. Collection: Louisiana State Museum. Louisiana Purchase New Orleans Thure de Thulstrup