Born in Round Rock, Texas in 1908, Eugene Loving graduated from Round Rock High School ca. 1926 and moved to New Orleans, drawn by the French Quarter’s artistic laissez-faire atmosphere. Loving became immersed in New Orleans’ vibrant arts scene and became a member of the New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club. His work consisted largely of etchings and serigraphs, most of them depicting the streetscapes and buildings of the Vieux Carré with great sensitivity. He is presumed to have resided in New Orleans for the forty-five years spanning his arrival and death.

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