Artist Henry Watson Profile (1987)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Maringouin, Iberville Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1987-10-09
Duration: 00:02:53
Subjects: Watson, Henry | Wood-carvers | Wood-carving | Arts | ARTISTS
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Denton, Randy Photographer
- Watson, Henry Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 9, 1987, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Randy Denton’s profile of Henry Watson, a wood carver from Maringouin. He discusses: carving scenes from Louisiana’s past; his use of cypress woods from old buildings; and the evolution of his work. Host: Rob Hinton