[6] Rodrigue attended the Brothers of the Christian Schools all-male high school called St. Peter's College (now Catholic High School), which was located near St. Peter's Church, and near the banks of the Bayou Teche running through New Iberia. This stunning 16in x 20in original work by Rodrigue features his early iconic oak and bayou scene with the color palate of his later work, brighter blues and greens dominate the work, and the colors in this work truly exemplify Rodrigues mastery of both his classic Louisiana subject and the pop art genre. Signed by the artist His most famous works include the Acadian heroine Evangeline, portrayed in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, "Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie" (1847),[11] and the Cajun modern-day Evangeline, Jolie Blonde. Signed by the artist For other uses, see, "Early Oak Trees and a Regrettable Self-Portrait", "A History of Evangeline in Rodrigue Paintings", "From Jolie Blonde to Bodies: Paintings of Women", George Rodrigue, Painter of Blue Dog, Dies at 69, "Blue Dog: The Ghost of Tiffany, 1990-1992", "A Gallery of His Own (A Woolf Inspires a Wolfe)", "Blue Dog Artist Visits Shreveport With Portrait of Governor Blanco", Famed artist, 'Blue Dog' creator George Rodrigue dies at 69, "About Us: George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts: Youth Development Through Art in Education", The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, Rodrigue Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Rodrigue&oldid=1141112796, University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "The yellow eyes are really the soul of the dog. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. People who have seen a Blue Dog painting always remember it. In 2011 the Boy Scouts of America honored him with the Distinguished Eagle Award. George is the first to admit (and argue) that he has never painted to please an audience. [20] In 2007, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens hosted a 40-year Rodrigue retrospective exhibition, which traveled in 2008 to the New Orleans Museum of Art. George Rodrigue's artwork comes in a variety of themes. Acrylic on linen GRFA grants monetary scholarships to High School Juniors and Seniors through an annual visual arts and songwriting competition in order to encourage individual participation in the arts. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). And youre looking at him, looking for some answers, Why are we here?, and hes just looking back at you, wondering the same. $125,000.00 $1,200.00 shipping or Best Offer Not Framed Canvas Print decor art george rodrigue blue dog Mardi gras dog $16.00 $9.00 shipping 2 watching Aioli Dinner by George Rodrigue originally painted in 1971.Direct Image Transfer WebGeorge Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. 2003 by George Rodrigue (20x24), Blue Dog Original Art "Off the Wall Blue Dog" by George Rodrigue. Detailed description, 2004 by George Rodrigue Since 2009, the GRFA Print Donation Program has helped over 1,000 organizations raise over $3 million at their fundraising events through silent auctions, raffles and more! Signed by the artist WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. On December 14, 2013, Rodrigue died at the age of 69. WebRodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. Signed by the artist Much of Louisiana rejected his Cajun paintings for years. Art Brokerage: # 1 Blue Dog marketplace. Signed by the artist Signed by the artist George Rodrigue's artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. WebGeorge Rodrigue b.March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013 : From New Iberia, Louisiana, Cajun Artist George (Blue Dog ) Rodrigue is known for his Blue-Dog series, inspired by Blue Dog's long-deceased childhood pet, Tiffany, whom he poses with other animals and people. 20 x 30 inches Beginning in the late 1980s, Rodrigue painted a reoccurring character of a blue dog with yellow eyes, always in the same pose but placed in a variety of settings. Rodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. WebGeorge Rodrigue's Boat, 1993 Louisiana Art US$59,999 George Rodrigue Tree Topper, 2000 Original Art Broker US$2,995 George Rodrigue Study for Portrait of Beverly Friedman, ca. New Orleans 730 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 [ map] Phone: 504.581.4244 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info Lafayette 1434 S College Rd. He used the shape and stance of his dog named Tiffany and was influenced by the loop-garou legend and often featuring Louisiana landscapes as a backdrop. "Acadian Landscape" 1996, original acrylic on canvas by George Rodrigue. This important silkscreen takes up an entire page of the Artists Catalogue Raisonne, and is a large scale, hand pulled silkscreen. See N.Y. Times obituary. WebThe Art of George Rodrigue Available Work Original Paintings Signed Prints Estate Blue Dog Prints Estate Cajun Prints Mixed Media, Drawings and Rare Prints Exhibit Posters Buyers for Blue Dog George Rodrigue have also shown interest in the following artists. 20x24 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1987 by George Rodrigue As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts www.rodriguefoundation.org, advocating the importance of the arts in education. WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. WebGeorge Rodrigue 19442013 Follow 704 Followers Active Secondary Market Bio Born in Louisiana in 1944, George Rodrigue (pronounced rod-REEG) captured lush Louisiana landscapes, small-town heroes, and Cajun culture in his paintings. This Bayou Scene is one of his finest works for color and subject, and features masterful brushwork. $125,000.00 $1,200.00 shipping or Best Offer Not Framed Canvas Print decor art george rodrigue blue dog Mardi gras dog $16.00 $9.00 shipping 2 watching Aioli Dinner by George Rodrigue originally painted in 1971.Direct Image Transfer In private collections for up to two decades, these offerings highlight Rodrigues Blue Dog series and classic Louisiana landscapes: The Land My Mama Came From 2003 by George Rodrigue 24 x 36 inches Acrylic on [] Oil on canvas, c. 1983 by George Rodrigue Edition of only 130. It is also his first painting with people, a gourmet dinner club that met every month from 1890 to 1920 on the lawns of plantation homes in and around New Iberia, Louisiana. Art Brokerage wishes to purchase original paintings and lithographs. Other artwork is without any matting or framing. 2007 by George Rodrigue George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Signed by the artist Is this the real thing? The Pot & The Palette Cookbook II (PRE-ORDER), Louisiana ArtWorks Signed Print by George Rodrigue, RAFFLE You Cant Drown the Blues Signed Print by George Rodrigue, RAFFLE We Will Rise Again Signed Print by George Rodrigue, On the Waves of a Dream Lithograph by Kourtney Aultman, New Orleans Tricentennial Lithograph by Justin Kimes. Inspirational Nightmares by Charlotte Waguespack, a junior at St. Josephs Academy in Baton Rouge. He also designed three prints for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which feature portraits of Jazz Greats Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt. The first painting in George Rodrigue's Hurricane Series. George Rodrigue was truly one of the most prolific and praised Louisiana artists in history. Other Blue Dog backdrops include Mardi Gras, Christmas, American Flags, and US Presidents. WebRodrigues art studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles spawned one of the greatest success stories in American art. 36" diameter The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. 30 x 40 inches WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. Signed by the artist By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for (click this photo and others to enlarge) Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for Oil on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue This visual arts competition encourages individual participation in the arts and is open to all Louisiana high school juniors and seniors regardless of their grade-point average or intended major. This work features all three dogs, the Red Dog, the traditional Tiffany, and the Blue Dog. We offer real, risk-free international exposure, Our brokers have 300+ years of combined expertise, Learn more about safely buying art online, Create wanted ads and watchlists, follow artists and save searches. George Rodrigue passed away in October of 2013, but his works, and the Blue Dog, remain a symbol of Louisiana Culture and a status symbol among Louisiana natives spread around the world. New Orleans 730 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70116 [ map] Phone: 504.581.4244 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info Lafayette 1434 S College Rd. 40x30 Louisiana 2-1-1 (an easy-to-remember Information & Referral phone number) seeks to eliminate barriers to reaching human-service agencies particularly in the wake of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. 2023 Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced! His early works include depictions of life in rural Louisiana. WebAll Paintings Blue Dogs Oaks & Cajuns Hurricanes Bayou Country #3 Bayou Country #3 1970 by George Rodrigue 12 x 9 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Detailed description Contact gallery for pricing. [7] He returned to Louisiana in the late 1960s, and became well known for his interpretations of Cajun subjects and landscapes, inspired by his roots. A one of a kind original sculpture on wood that features both a carved, three dimensional Blue Dog wearing a tie, and a normal blue dog on the back. Beginning in the late 1980s, Rodrigue painted a reoccurring character of a blue dog with yellow eyes, always in the same pose but placed in a variety of settings. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. 24 x 20 inches WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay Rodrigue had early art talent, and while ill for nearly a year, Blue Dog used watercolors and crayons to pass the time and pave the way to his future. Days after the disaster, he created We Will Rise Again, depicting the American flag covered with water, to benefit the Red Cross in response to Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of New Orleans. Rodrigue went on to paint 70 of these extraordinary, powerful works. Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. One of the few to have two different types of blue dog and flowers, a happy motif in Rodrigues work that appears in his most sought after pieces. Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. Acrylic on canvas Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. When They See Us by Casey Scott, a senior at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. We buy and consign Rodrigue prints and paintings. WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping It is also his first painting with people, a gourmet dinner club that met every month from 1890 to 1920 on the lawns of plantation homes in and around New Iberia, Louisiana. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Oil on linen, 1970 by George Rodrigue All rights reserved. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2021 Scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen, Hand signed and Numbered, Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen, Hand Signed and Numbered, Limited Edition Print: Serigraph need 2, Schaffer Eye Center Beam's Crawfish Boil Poster , Birmingham, AL 2000 HS, Rodrigue Merry Christmas Embellished 1993, Blue Dog Poster Schaffer Eye Center Beam's Crawfish Boil. Beginning in the early 1990s Rodrigues Blue Dog Series, based on the French-Cajun loup-garou legend, became an internationally known icon of pop art and catapulted the artist to worldwide recognition.