1983 Vintage Rex Mardi Gras Proclamation Poster – Jean Welch – Limited Edition 112/3000

Vintage 1983 Rex King of Carnival proclamation poster featuring artwork by New Orleans artist Jean Welch.

This collectible print is individually numbered 112 of 3,000 and bears the official embossed Rex seal.

Created to commemorate Mardi Gras Day, February 15, 1983, the colorful design celebrates the pageantry and traditions of New Orleans Carnival.

The Rex Organization revived its annual artist-designed proclamation tradition in 1980. Each year, an artist was selected to create artwork celebrating Rex, Mardi Gras, and New Orleans history.

Item Details

• Year: 1983

• Artist: Jean Welch

• Organization: Rex, King of Carnival

• Type: Mardi Gras proclamation art print

• Date commemorated: February 15, 1983

• Edition: Limited, numbered 112/3000

• Official embossed Rex seal

• Dimensions: approx 34.75\" × good vintage condition with age-related wear. There are wrinkles and creases around the edges. Please examine all photographs carefully, including close-ups of the edition number and embossed seal.

  An appealing collectible for Rex enthusiasts, Mardi Gras memorabilia collectors, and admirers of New Orleans art and history.

  
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