{"product_id":"keeper-of-the-ancient-oaks","title":"Keeper of the Ancient Oaks","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72\"x 48” original painting of \u003cem\u003eKeeper of the Ancient Oaks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are corners of New Orleans that seem to exist at their own pace, and this spot beneath the ancient oaks of City Park has always felt like one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keeper of the Ancient Oaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Chloe, the bronze water nymph who has been part of the historic Butler Memorial Fountain since 1929, surrounded by some of City Park’s oldest live oaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat drew me to this scene was her gesture. With one hand extended over the garden, Chloe almost appears to be quieting the world around her- an invitation to slow down and take in what’s already there. The sprawling oaks, hanging moss, soft blooms, and filtered light all seem to follow her lead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted this painting to capture that stillness while honoring a small piece of New Orleans history- a place that has been here long before us and continues to invite us to slow down and stay awhile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn original 72\"x48\" painting created in August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCanvas edge is 1.5” and painted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWiring hardware attached to the back of the canvas for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSigned on the side and back of canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eCertificate of authenticity included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casey Langteau Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371397857449,"sku":null,"price":8700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/6565\/1881\/files\/original_web.jpg?v=1787608441","url":"https:\/\/caseylangteauart.com\/products\/keeper-of-the-ancient-oaks","provider":"Casey Langteau Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}