Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row
Graceful New Orleans Ladies
This vibrant 1/24-scale miniature captures the soul and architectural charm of a classic New Orleans block. Created over more than 200 combined hours by Sandra Young, the piece features three distinct shotgun houses, each with its own separate porch, beautifully unified yet individually expressive.
The left house glows in sunny yellow with bold teal trim and purple accents. The center camelback shotgun stands tall in classic blue with crisp white details and clay tiled roofline trim — its raised second story a hallmark of traditional New Orleans design that allowed for extra living space while maintaining the iconic narrow shotgun profile. The right house shines in soft sage green with striking persimmon colored shutters.
Every element was meticulously handcrafted: weathered slate roofs with hand-sculpted terracotta style clay ridge tiles, painted and/or molded gingerbread trim, delicate lace-like transoms, brick foundations, hanging plants, flower pots, and carefully arranged miniature gardens. A continuous custom black “iron” fence with four fleur-de-lis gates ties the three homes together while preserving the individual character of each porch. Tiny, thoughtful details — a small dog on the porch, colorful potted plants, lace curtains in the windows, and soft interior LED lighting — give the piece that special “lived-in” feeling.
Dimensions: Houses together 19” wide × 23” long overall (base measures 24” × 27”, 1” thick). The central camelback rises to 16” tall.
Materials & Techniques: Hand-cut and painted wood and PVC, individually cut roofing shingles, custom-mixed acrylics for authentic weathering, polymer, epoxy, and airdry clay details, miniature landscaping, and burlap-textured base. Every component was shaped, painted, and assembled entirely by hand.
Price: $3,500
Status : Sold
This commission celebrates the color, density, and enduring spirit of New Orleans’ historic shotgun houses — a true labor of love and a standout addition to any collection of fine miniatures.
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New Orleans Triple Shotgun House Row Diorama Vibrant handcrafted miniature triple New Orleans shotgun house row by Art Illusions by Young. This colorful 1/24 scale diorama features three distinct shotgun houses side by side: a sunny yellow with teal and purple accents, a classic blue camelback in the center with its signature raised second story, and a soft sage green house with persimmon shutters. Each home has its own detailed separate porch, ornate gingerbread trim, lace curtains, and charming miniature garden elements, all enclosed by a black "iron" fence on a textured grassy base.
Right-side view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. This angle beautifully showcases the soft sage green shotgun house with striking persimmon orange shutters, ornate gingerbread trim, detailed side windows, a hand-wired yellow blossomed tree, gas meter, and a charming separate porch. The black iron fence, textured grassy base, and lush miniature landscaping wrap around the entire three-house composition, highlighting the seamless craftsmanship and authentic New Orleans architectural details across the row.
Left-side view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. This angle highlights the sunny yellow shotgun house with vibrant teal and purple accents, detailed purple shutters, a ripe banana tree, ornate gingerbread trim, and its own separate columned porch. The black iron fence, textured grassy base, miniature landscaping, and surrounding garden elements beautifully frame the entire three-house composition, showcasing the seamless craftsmanship and authentic New Orleans architectural details from every perspective.
Rear view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. This perspective reveals the detailed rear architecture of the three shotgun houses, including varied rooflines, chimneys, back doors and windows, copper downspouts, and structural elements that complete the authentic New Orleans neighborhood scene. The black iron fence, textured grassy base, and surrounding miniature landscaping beautifully enclose the entire composition, showcasing the meticulous handcraftsmanship from every angle.
Angled front view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. This dynamic perspective beautifully displays all three colorful shotgun houses: the sunny yellow house with vibrant teal and purple accents on the left, the striking blue camelback in the center with its signature raised second story, and the soft sage green house with persimmon orange shutters on the right. Ornate gingerbread trim, detailed separate porches, lace curtains, miniature gardens, and the black iron fence create a lively and authentic New Orleans streetscape scene.
Frontal nighttime view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. Illuminated from within, the three colorful shotgun houses glow with warm interior lighting that highlights intricate details: the sunny yellow house with teal and purple accents, the striking blue camelback in the center with its raised second story, and the soft sage green house with persimmon orange shutters. The glowing windows, lace curtains, ornate gingerbread trim, separate porches, and black iron fence create a magical, lived-in neighborhood scene against the dark background, evoking the enchanting evening atmosphere of a historic New Orleans street.
Rear nighttime view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. Illuminated from within, the warm interior lighting glows through the windows and transoms of all three shotgun houses, highlighting the detailed rear architecture, varied rooflines, chimneys, and ornate gingerbread trim. The soft radiance against the dark background creates a magical, lived-in neighborhood atmosphere, beautifully showcasing the black iron fence, textured base, and miniature landscaping that complete this authentic New Orleans streetscape.
Right-side nighttime view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. Warm interior lighting glows through the windows and transoms of the soft sage green shotgun house with striking persimmon orange shutters, highlighting its ornate gingerbread trim, detailed side architecture, separate corbeled porch, and charming miniature garden elements. The illuminated scene against the dark background beautifully showcases the black iron fence and lush landscaping that wraps around the entire three-house composition, crating a magical, lived-in New Orleans neighborhood.
Left-side nighttime view of the handcrafted Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. Warm interior lighting glows softly through the windows, doors, and transoms of the sunny yellow shotgun house with vibrant teal and purple accents, highlighting its detailed shutters, ornate gingerbread trim, separate columned porch, ripened banana tree, and charming miniature garden. The illuminated scene against the dark background beautifully showcases the black iron fence, textured base, and lush landscaping that wraps around the entire three-house composition, creating a magical, lived-in New Orleans neighborhood atmosphere.
Behind-the-scenes view of the meticulous construction process for the Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama by Art Illusions by Young. A gloved hand carefully applies mortar to the hand-formed clay ridge tiles along the roof peaks, demonstrating the extraordinary level of detail and craftsmanship that goes into every element. This image captures the layered roofing technique - from individual shingles to finished ridge tiles - showcasing the dedication and precision required to create an authentic, museum-quality miniature New Orleans architectural masterpiece.
Behind-the-scenes view of artist Sandra Young meticulously installing the interior lighting in the Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama at Art Illusions by Young. This intimate moment captures the extraordinary dedication and precision required to bring warmth and life to each of the three shotgun houses. Every bulb and wire is carefully placed by hand to create the magical nighttime glow that makes this one-of-a-kind miniature New Orleans neighborhood truly come alive.
Behind-the-scenes view of artist Sandra Young carefully installing and adjusting the interior lighting in the Triple New Orleans Shotgun House Row diorama at Art Illusions by Young. This intimate photograph captures the focused dedication and precision required to bring warm, glowing life to each of the three shotgun houses. Every light is thoughtfully placed by hand, transforming the detailed miniature architecture into a magical, lived-in New Orleans neighborhood that shines beautifully both day and night.