George Febres

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George Febres (1943 - ?) was an Ecuadorian-born painter, internationally acclaimed for his wildly imaginative style and humorous "visual puns." His is especially known for his banana motif which often appeared in his paintings. His work was an important part of the dynamic upswing in New Orleans visual arts in the late 20th century.

He is now interred in Saint Louis Cemetery #1.

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Florence, Robert. New Orleans Cemeteries: Life in the Cities of the Dead. Batture Press, New Orleans, Louisiana: 1997. pp 59.