He has this piercing stare. 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. To directly benefit the New Orleans Museum of Art, which was closed for six months due to flood damage, he also painted Throw Me Something FEMA and You Can't Drown the Blues. (click this photo and others to enlarge) [22], In October 2013, George and his wife Wendy told the New Orleans Magazine that Rodrigue had been diagnosed in 2012 with Stage 4 lung cancer and that tumors had spread throughout his body. Acrylic on canvas 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. 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. See N.Y. Times obituary. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more Learn more about the artist. (click this photo and others to enlarge) Rodrigue was born March 13, 1944 in New Iberia, Louisiana. Acrylic on canvas Detailed description, 1983 by George Rodrigue The finalists in the songwriting contest are: Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. This piece is truly one that has to be seen in person to appreciate fully how incredible it is. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. 72 x 36 x 2 inches, acrylic on canvas, ca. 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. 40x30 You'll find pictures of farming, farmer's markets, and restaurants. "Rodrigue" redirects here. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. 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 Rodrigue has galleries in Carmel, California;[19] Lafayette, Louisiana; and New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Oil on canvas WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. Detailed Description Acrylic on linen [7] He formally studied art at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then named the University of Southwestern Louisiana) and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Art Brokerage is the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely! This was especially true of the Lafayette and New Iberia Cajun communities, where the people oftentimes found his interpretations primitive and insulting. "Acadian Landscape" 1996, original acrylic on canvas by George Rodrigue. All rights reserved. Create a free account today and sell your art. For the visual art contest, judges selected five juniors and five seniors to share $19,000 in college scholarships. Check out our new sister site Bluechipartbrokerage.com. The dog never changes position. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Birmingham, AL 2000 HS, Huey Long: Kingfish (Galerie Antenea, Paris) HS 1980, New Orleans. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. The dog doesnt know. 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. 24 x 36 inches Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 2022 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. $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 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. Jenna Gribbon, April studio, parting glance, 2021. Jenna Gribbon, Luncheon on the grass, a recurring dream, 2020. To Rodrigue, all the Blue Dogs were Tiffany, and Tiffany pieces are among his most beloved originals due to the fact that he painted far less of them than the Blue Dog. 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. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Learn moreHERE. Annual Scholarship Art Contest Visual Art and Songwriting Finalists Announced! 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. The first place winner will have the opportunity to perform the original song on stage during the Trombone Shorty Foundations annual Shorty Fest benefit concert. "Sweetheart Memories" by George Rodrigue (1998). You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. [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. If you are looking for a way to add color to a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, purple and other colors. [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. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info The Blue Dog was used by both Absolut Vodka and the Xerox Corporation through national ad campaigns[18] The ghostly blue spaniel/terrier is often featured with a white nose and yellow eyes. Detailed description, 1974 by George Rodrigue Browse through a selection of books, prints and jewelry. "20th Anniversary New Orleans" by George Rodrigue (2009), This work is an excellent example of Rodrigues work: featuring a hand pulled silkscreen of the Blue Dog in vivid blues, contrasted with a silver metallic chrome paper that was created in 2009 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Rodrigue Studio in New Orleans. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. View cart for details. 30 x 40 inches [23] Rodrigue believed it could be linked to his spraying canvases with a toxic varnish inside an unventilated studio early in his career. Oil on canvas, 1995 by George Rodrigue (33x23), "This Old House," original silkscreen by George Rodrigue (1999), This hand pulled original silkscreen has incredibly vivid colors and is reminiscent of the first ever Blue Dog painting. Rodrigue's early notable works include "The Aioli Dinner," which divides time between the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and "The Class of Marie Courage, which won Honorable Mention from Le Salon in Paris, France in 1975, prompting French newspaper "Le Figero," to dub Rodrigue "America's Rousseau." 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. LAA+ trains hundreds of teachers annually in arts integration so that students can unlock their traditional subjects through the arts. 24 x 36 inches Students from public, private, charter and home schools are invited to enter. Overnight the public changed. 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. He sent prints of To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5 to every member of the U.S. Congress. 816 were here. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curriculums and supports a variety of art educational programs. The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. Original, Signed Art. Baited by Emma Collett, a senior at St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High School in Baton Rouge. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) advocates the importance of the arts in the development of our youth. Its an enigma, really. GRFA supports Louisiana A+ Schools, which is a research-based whole school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner through an arts-integrated school network. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for Following the Scholarship Awards Luncheon on March 25 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, the winning entries will travel on public view for one year as an exhibition at museums and cultural venues across Louisiana. As of September 2006, the donation tally to Blue Dog Relief beneficiaries was $700,000, including a check for $100,000 that Rodrigue presented to NOMA on March 3, 2006, to help kick off its grand re-opening: "The HeART of New Orleans," a three-day weekend celebration of the arts. 78" diameter, 2006 by George Rodrigue Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Edition size of only 80, designated artist proof. You can also find silkscreens, lithographs, reprints, and reproductions of his original paintings. Rodrigue also painted beautiful portraits of Louisiana Politicians, including: Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long, and Edwin W. Edwards. Acrylic on linen WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. In the early 1990s, both friends and strangers thought he was crazy: But George remained unfazed. Louisiana A+ Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. 48x36, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. "Almost Primary Dog" an original Tiffany by George Rodrigue (1993). More recently and worldwide, Rodrigue is known for the creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. Detailed description, 2001 by George Rodrigue We buy and consign Rodrigue prints and paintings. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. Between 1985 and 1989, Rodrigue painted the Saga of the Acadians, a series of fifteen paintings chronicling the Acadian journey from France to Nova Scotia to Louisiana and ending with the official return visit to Grand Pr.[14]. 24 x 20 inches This website is an independent, secondary market art broker and design house and is not affiliated with the Estate of George Rodrigue, the Rodrigue Gallery,James Michalopoulos, the Michalopoulos Gallery, The Hunt Slonem Gallery, the Estate of Clementine Hunter,The Terrance Osborne Gallery, or Francoise Gilot. And youre looking at him, looking for some answers, Why are we here?, and hes just looking back at you, wondering the same. Yet it hung on the wall of Georges, Eventually George loaned the painting to the, (Read a detailed history and view other versions of Rodrigues, If you ask George Rodrigue about popularity, he says that his, Yet it was a painting and advertising project for Absolut Vodka that catapulted his fame worldwide. Revival by Aoife Davoren, a junior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau. He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. Acrylic on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue If you're wanting something unique, you should look at the selection of Blue Dog Jazz Festival posters featuring well-known musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, or Al Hirt. 24 x 24 inches Detailed description, 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 24 inches SPECIALIZING IN THE FINEST LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS. (16x23). Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts www.rodriguefoundation.org, advocating the importance of the arts in education. [3] His paintings often include moss-clad oak trees,[4] which are common to an area of French Louisiana known as Acadiana. The Blue Dog was also used by the Xerox Corporation in national ad campaigns, and is featured on the label of Pret a Boire, a lovely Rose. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. 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. Jazz Fest Poster Signed 2000 HS, "Just Waiting For You - Blue Dog 1997 25x22", Grinch At Mt. [12] He also designed three posters[13] for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which feature portraits of Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain and Al Hirt. Rodrigue would fully explore all the nuances of his single subject, often inserting absurd backgrounds, surrealism, and other impish humor designed to delight the viewer. This piece features the iconic Blue Dog eyes, reminiscent of the eye of a hurricane, a popular symbol in the artists works, and even the subject of a series of original works by the artist on hurricanes. Rodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). You have permission to edit this article. This is also one of the only pieces to feature both a yellow and red pop art background with the Blue Dog, providing the perfect contrast and delivering pop art greatness. Like everything in life, this changes over time. Oil on canvas The piece is a hand painted sculpture by the artist that floats off the wall and can be reversed. Oil on canvas The iconic Oak is also present behind the dog. Signed by the artist Detailed description, 1977 by George Rodrigue 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. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info 1975 by George Rodrigue We can help you find the perfect home for that piece! Its simple and free to submit. As he often explained, he sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. Signed by the artist WebGeorge Rodrigue's paintings are defined by a sharp-edge, repetitive style, and Rodrigue's major success came with his Blue Dog series, which was inspired by the legend of the loup-garou (werewolf) and his own dog Tiffany. Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. Staff at AB. 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. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more Signed by the artist If you are looking for a way to add color to a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, purple and other colors. Sits within an antique gilt wood frame, affixed to the wall by dowel rod which rests, by design, in the center of the sculpture. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. 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. 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 [] 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. Students were asked to "dismiss classic themes and notions to create something unique and thought provoking.". Born and raised in Cajun Country, Louisiana, U.S.A., artist George Rodrigue portrayed on his canvas what he feared was his dying heritage-including its land, people, traditions, and mythology. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana,Rodrigue not only had a gift for capturing the beauty of Louisiana, his Blue Dog has become an iconic symbol of Louisiana art and culture, and is known around the world. Detailed description, 1995 by George Rodrigue If you are a collector of pop art, stop admiring George Rodigue's artwork from afar and have a piece of your own. 16x20 Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. George has never, Georges switch from oil to acrylic paint, George Rodrigue vs. Georgia OKeeffe: An Artistic Rivalry Lives Forever. Blue Dog "Circle of Life" by George Rodrigue (2004). We offer FREE listings & no seller fees. 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 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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 You can choose a piece that has already been matted or has been matted and framed. You can find a wide variety of George Rodrigue's art on eBay that will fit into any decorating style or design. Programs include art supplies for schools, scholarships, and arts integration through Louisiana A+ Schools. This piece, one of the most beloved Rodrigue Blue Dogs Mardi Gras pieces has a truly three dimensional quality to it, it is a heavily layered silkscreen with a bright confetti in traditional purple and green around the Blue Dog, which is adorned in a Mardi Gras Kings crown and red and gold cape that really makes it jump off the paper. Signed by the artist Truly one of Rodrigues most stunning acadian originals, this piece also features a Blue Dog sketch en verso, with an inscription by the artist titling the piece George Rodrigues Boat. Perhaps the best representation of the pirogue and the oak ever created by Louisianas Rousseau. More recently and worldwide he is known for his creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. Your Rodrigue deserves a good home, email or call us for more information! 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. 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 WebGeorge Rodrigue's paintings are defined by a sharp-edge, repetitive style, and Rodrigue's major success came with his Blue Dog series, which was inspired by the legend of the loup-garou (werewolf) and his own dog Tiffany. Oil on canvas Oil on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue Signed by the artist Specializing in the finest louisiana arT AND Appraisal. The Blue Dog was made popular by Absolut Vodka in 1992, when Rodrigue was honored as an Absolut Vodka artist[17] joining famous artists such as Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. 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. [24], Forced to relocate, Rodrigue temporarily moved his base of operations to Lafayette. Detailed description, 2003 by George Rodrigue (click this photo and others to enlarge) 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. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for (26x37), "By the Light of the Moon, Split-Font," original silkscreen by George Rodrigue (1992), From the private collection of the artist and his wife, this piece is a very rare early silkscreen split font, with some of the brightest and most rich colors of any ever produced by Rodrigue.