Original, Signed Art. 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. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curricula and supports a variety of art educational programs. 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. 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. This important silkscreen takes up an entire page of the Artists Catalogue Raisonne, and is a large scale, hand pulled silkscreen. Students from public, private, charter and home schools are invited to enter. The paintings. Like everything in life, this changes over time. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). 2022 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. This important work features two blue dogs from two different era of the blue dog. Buyers for Blue Dog George Rodrigue have also shown interest in the following artists. Oil on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Acrylic on canvas Jazz Fest Poster Signed 2000 HS, "Just Waiting For You - Blue Dog 1997 25x22", Grinch At Mt. Sadly George passed away.. RIP George: We loved you. 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. 24 x 36 inches You will also find many George Rodrigue art prints posters that were created in memory of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, such as those titled "We Will Rise Again" and "We Will March Again." This Bayou Scene is one of his finest works for color and subject, and features masterful brushwork. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. Jenna Gribbon, Silver Tongue, 2019, Museum of Example Art (Example), and 33 more. Oil on canvas, c. 1983 by George Rodrigue ", This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:01. Its an enigma, really. 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. 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. Detailed description, 1981 by George Rodrigue View cart for details. Detailed description, 2003 by George Rodrigue You can select original George Rodrigue art prints signed or numbered. Oil on canvas His works began in the 1960's with incredible oils of Louisiana Landscapes, then Cajun scenes, and culminating with scenes incorporating both Louisiana landscapes and Tiffany the Blue Dog. 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. In the early 1990s, both friends and strangers thought he was crazy: But George remained unfazed. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. (click this photo and others to enlarge) 1975 by George Rodrigue He sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. A panel of celebrity judges selected the three finalists to share $6,000 in college scholarships. 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. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Its simple and free to submit. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. [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. Join our 190k+ members and register to buy, sell save your favorite listings, create wanted ads and more. Acrylic on canvas If you are a collector of pop art, stop admiring George Rodigue's artwork from afar and have a piece of your own. Baited by Emma Collett, a senior at St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High School in Baton Rouge. $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 !, Which of your paintings are most popular?, (pictured, George Rodrigue at his easel in Carmel Valley, California, 10/6/11). 20 x 24 inches Detailed description, 2001 by George Rodrigue 80,000 emails go out daily. 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]. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. 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. Feel-in Burnt Out by Grace Rougeau, a junior at Faith Training Christian Academy High School in Leesville. 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. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for LAA+ trains hundreds of teachers annually in arts integration so that students can unlock their traditional subjects through the arts. All visual copyrights belong to the artists. Rodrigue also famously painted a series of fifteen paintings chronicling the journey of the Acadians from France to Nova Scotia to Louisiana, ending with the official return visit to Grand Pre. Signed by the artist In 1992, Rodrigue was honored as an About Vodka artist, joining the ranks of Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a . He used the shape and stance of his deceased dog named Tiffany,[16] and was primarily influenced by the loup-garou legend the first painting in the series[5] bears the title Watch Dog, painted for Bayou, a book of Louisiana ghost stories. George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2021 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Winners Announced! (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. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Sits within an antique gilt wood frame, affixed to the wall by dowel rod which rests, by design, in the center of the sculpture. Do you want a unique piece of art? Edition of only 120 (16x23), "Mardi Gras '96: Black," by George Rodrigue (1999). 2007 by George Rodrigue Additional information in George Rodrigue, Painter of Blue Dog, Dies at 69 via The New York Times. This year's theme was Off the Beaten Path: Weird, Wild, and Abstract. Prints are available in sizes ranging from note card size up to 60 inches in height. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. You can find a wide variety of George Rodrigue's art on eBay that will fit into any decorating style or design. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curriculums and supports a variety of art educational programs. Just post your best net price. As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the, Rare Drawings, Mixed Medias, Sculptures & Prints, George Rodrigue, Painter of Blue Dog, Dies at 69 via The New York Times. Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 100 listings art for sale. 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 [] The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. Specializing in the finest louisiana arT AND Appraisal. 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. 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. 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. 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 People say the dog keeps talking to them with the eyes, always saying something different. [3] His paintings often include moss-clad oak trees,[4] which are common to an area of French Louisiana known as Acadiana. Youre not like them; youre French!, I know this Blue Dog! The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. He sent prints of To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5 to every member of the U.S. Congress. George is the first to admit (and argue) that he has never painted to please an audience. Contact gallery for price. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday March 30th 2023 in Old Metairie. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. His early works include depictions of life in rural Louisiana. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. This original Rodrigue features a large Tiffany, George Rodrigues beloved dog and the inspiration for the Blue Dog. Signed by the artist 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. Rodrigue's early notable works include The Aioli Dinner,[8] which divides its time between the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and The Class of Marie Courrege,[9] which won an honorable mention from Le Salon[10] in Paris, France, 1975, prompting the French newspaper, Le Figaro, to dub Rodrigue "America's Rousseau." One day they walked in and asked, confused, The painting has a lengthy and fascinating history that lead to other related works for Neiman Marcus, all detailed in the post , Rodrigues prints, too, are worth mentioning, including his highly successful, Ive seen this phenomenon repeatedly during this years museum tour. 30 x 24 inches [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. The finalists in the songwriting contest are: Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 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. Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 inches, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). Check out his collection of Blue Dog note cards, which are available matted and framed or in a boxed set. 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." Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. Bob by Isaac Hogan, a junior at Zachary High School in Zachary. He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. 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 iconic Oak is also present behind the dog. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. Edition of only 130. 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. This piece is truly one that has to be seen in person to appreciate fully how incredible it is. Get competitive offers from the worlds top auction houses and galleries to take your works on consignment. Revival by Aoife Davoren, a junior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. "Rodrigue" redirects here. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. This piece is Louisiana Art, LLCs Cayman Clevengers favorite Blue Dog, and the first piece of art he ever sold. Oil on canvas, 2010 by George Rodrigue 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 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. For appraisals,consignments andassisting us with cataloguing/archiving, please click here. $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 WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Acrylic on linen In addition, you can find a new George Rodrigue art prints poster on eBay at an affordable price. Edition of only 150. Programs include art supplies for schools, scholarships, and arts integration through Louisiana A+ Schools. The first painting in George Rodrigue's Hurricane Series. Join us as we share Art of George Rodrigue | New Orleans LA. This piece was created as Blue Dog VI, using a combination of original work and digital design by the artist using a geometric pattern in a nod to Piet Mondrian and his pioneering work with abstract and geometric patterns and color. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue 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. 48x36, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue [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. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Detailed description, 1977 by George Rodrigue (click this photo and others to enlarge) Art Brokerage wishes to purchase original paintings and lithographs. 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. [25] Programs of the Rodrigue Foundation include an annual Scholarship Art Contest, and George's Art Closet, which donates art supplies to schools and Louisiana A+ Schools (LAA+). 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. George 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. Sold - Click to subscribe to our mailing list to be among the first to know of new arrivals. Oh Deer by Gracie Babin, a junior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, New Orleans. Inspirational Nightmares by Charlotte Waguespack, a junior at St. Josephs Academy in Baton Rouge. $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 Signed by the artist George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) advocates the importance of the arts in the development of our youth. Edition of only 35. You'll find pictures of farming, farmer's markets, and restaurants. [21] In 2013 he received the Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Featuring original artwork by George Rodrigue, My favorite painting, hes quick to reply, is always the one Im working on now., Why would you paint the Cajuns? As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts www.rodriguefoundation.org, advocating the importance of the arts in education. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue But for the rest of us, human nature and personal taste draws us towards certain works. 30 x 20 inches The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. 30 x 40 inches The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 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. Remarkably, George Rodrigues public changes right along with him although usually, but not always, running a few years behind. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. 24 x 36 inches "George Rodrigue's Boat," an important original work by George Rodrigue (1993), This important, late Cajun Scene features the artists late, brighter color palate with a return to his iconic Oak tree and pirogue (boat). For the visual art contest, judges selected five juniors and five seniors to share $19,000 in college scholarships. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Learn more about the artist. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. Blue Dog "Circle of Life" by George Rodrigue (2004). 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. In the early 1990s his Blue Dog Series, based on the French-Cajun loup-garou legend, catapulted him to worldwide fame, while his dark Renaissance-like landscapes developed into robust modern masterpieces. Crumpit (50th Anniversary How the Grinch Stole Christmas Print) 2007, Samba Samba Ramba Ramba 1990 Sculpture 18 in, A Man Who Has Made an Unwise Purchase 1997, Little Davian Bronze Sculpture 2016 12 in Extinct Sold Out - w/ Giclee, Denial Life Size Bronze Sculpture 2007 74 in. 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. Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. This work features all three dogs, the Red Dog, the traditional Tiffany, and the Blue Dog. Some limited or open edition prints may come with certificates of authenticity. Oil and acrylic on canvas. He just stares at you. We buy and consign Rodrigue prints and paintings. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Is this the real thing? 1970 by George Rodrigue 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. Detailed description, 1974 by George Rodrigue "We Will Rise Again" was the first of five works that the acclaimed artist created for his new initiative, Blue Dog Relief: George Rodrigue Art Campaign for Recovery. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Join us as we share Art of George Rodrigue | New Orleans LA. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. You have permission to edit this article. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for All information contained in these web pages is copyrighted by Art Brokerage Inc. 1995-2023. 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. 30 x 40 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1993 by George Rodrigue Check out our new sister site Bluechipartbrokerage.com. Original, Signed Art. Rodrigue went on to paint 70 of these extraordinary, powerful works. 20 x 30 inches Jenna Gribbon, April studio, parting glance, 2021. 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. Have an original Cajun, Bayou, or Oak scene by Rodrigue? Signed by the artist George Rodrigue's artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints. When They See Us by Casey Scott, a senior at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. Following those releases, Rodrigue launched a campaign for New Orleans levee protection. 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. 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. [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. 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. Rodrigue has galleries in Carmel, California;[19] Lafayette, Louisiana; and New Orleans, Louisiana. A truly stunning Rodrigue silkscreen that combines an ancient Cajun home with the iconic Rodrigue Oaks, bayou scene, and moon. Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. Contact gallery for price, 2002 by George Rodrigue 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. In 2011 the Boy Scouts of America honored him with the Distinguished Eagle Award. Signed by the artist You can see this longing in his eyes, this longing for love, answers. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. "Sweetheart Memories" by George Rodrigue (1998). 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. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more 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. This was especially true of the Lafayette and New Iberia Cajun communities, where the people oftentimes found his interpretations primitive and insulting. Louisiana A+ Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. As part of the Saga of the Cajuns series, George Rodrigue painted several pieces that reflect the early life of the local people in the swamps and bayou, such as "Life in a New Land," "Entrepreneurs," and "He Bert Yes A Bear No.". 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 A sketch on specialty, high quality artist paper with gold lining, this original sketch captures an acadian landscape and homestead that defined Rodrigues early work and is informed by his Cajun culture and the land where he began his artistic career. 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. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue 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. 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. In the mid-1990s Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings,[5] based on a Cajun legend called Loup-garou, catapulted him to worldwide fame. "The Blue Dog is partly submerged, and its eyes, normally yellow, are red with a broken heart," Rodrigue wrote in September 2005. 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. 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. George Rodrigue was truly one of the most prolific and praised Louisiana artists in history. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. "Almost Primary Dog" an original Tiffany by George Rodrigue (1993). Acrylic on linen 2022 Art & Songwriting Contest Winners Announced! George has never, Georges switch from oil to acrylic paint, George Rodrigue vs. Georgia OKeeffe: An Artistic Rivalry Lives Forever. Have a Rodrigue you want to sell? Recent auction results in the Artsy Price Database. Awestruck by Victoria Ladd, a senior at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette. 20x24 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1987 by George Rodrigue The songwriting contest was held in partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation.