John Teunisson Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1869 - d. 1959

John Norris Teunisson (b. 1869 Summit, Mississippi, d. 1959 Washington, D.C.) began photographing in New Orleans at the turn of nineteenth century. Teunisson’s work was a study of modern life, paying close attention to cultural details and institutions, such as libraries, classrooms and even the presence of industry. Most notably, however, was Teunisson’s specific exploration of New Orleans and its public events. Parades, centennials and Mardi Gras events such as the Atlanteans Ball, were documented and used for tourist guides, newspapers and postcards. Teunisson’s night photography created a sort of other-realm allure and his images of hotels and landmarks helped draw visitors to the city he so closely studied through his camera.