It also features a silkscreen layer of metallic gold Blue Dog heads and the candle, a lasting symbol of goodness and light in the artists works. Feel-in Burnt Out by Grace Rougeau, a junior at Faith Training Christian Academy High School in Leesville. Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. 2023 George Rodrigue StudiosPrivacy Policy | Terms of UseWeb Design & Development by Design the Planet. Signed by the artist Annual Scholarship Art Contest Visual Art and Songwriting Finalists Announced! Blue Dog "Circle of Life" by George Rodrigue (2004). Oil on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue 816 were here. (click this photo and others to enlarge) You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. His funeral mass was open to the public, held at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans. Learn more in our Interactive Timeline. Students were asked to "dismiss classic themes and notions to create something unique and thought provoking.". 12 x 9 inches Signed by the artist Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Programs include art supplies for schools, scholarships, and arts integration through Louisiana A+ Schools. Acrylic on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue 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. 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." The finalists for this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest have been announced. Jenna Gribbon, April studio, parting glance, 2021. But for the rest of us, human nature and personal taste draws us towards certain works. George Rodrigue was truly one of the most prolific and praised Louisiana artists in history. 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. (20x24), Blue Dog Original Art "Off the Wall Blue Dog" by George Rodrigue. ", This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:01. A panel of celebrity judges selected the three finalists to share $6,000 in college scholarships. 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. Students from public, private, charter and home schools are invited to enter. 816 were here. In 2004, Rodrigue came to Shreveport with another incoming Democratic governor, Kathleen Blanco of Lafayette, with whom he made an appearance at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, where he autographed Hathaway's menu from more than twenty years earlier. Additional information in George Rodrigue, Painter of Blue Dog, Dies at 69 via The New York Times. GRFA encourages the use of art within all curricula and supports a variety of art educational programs. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Join us as we share Art of George Rodrigue | New Orleans LA. Sadly George passed away.. RIP George: We loved you. [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. Original, Signed Art. They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. [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. [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. 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 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. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Detailed description, 1983 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. Acrylic on canvas 80,000 emails go out daily. Cajun Houses with Oak on the Bayou, by George Rodrigue. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. 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. 2021 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Winners Announced! All visual copyrights belong to the artists. $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 Oil on canvas 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. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 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. 20 x 24 inches He sent prints of To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5 to every member of the U.S. Congress. 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. Our next dinner is scheduled for Thursday March 30th 2023 in Old Metairie. 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. Art Brokerage is the first online fine art brokerage - founded in 1983 and online since 1994. Signed by the artist He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. [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. 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. WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lafayette, 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lake Charles. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. In 1992, Rodrigue was honored as an About Vodka artist, joining the ranks of Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. 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. "Like a ship's S.O.S., the red cross on the dog's chest calls out for help.". Framed in an antique gilt gold frame from the 1800s. This is an extremely rare and stunning silkscreen from the original edition of just 120 (1999). Listings based on similar artists & your view history, Sign up to view curated collections from our sales director. He sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. 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. George Rodrigue (March 13, 1944 December 14, 2013) was an American artist who in the late 1960s began painting Louisiana landscapes,[1] followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings[2] and southwest Louisiana 19th-century and early 20th-century genre scenes. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). 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. A truly stunning Rodrigue silkscreen that combines an ancient Cajun home with the iconic Rodrigue Oaks, bayou scene, and moon. More recently and worldwide, Rodrigue is known for the creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. 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 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. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. SPECIALIZING IN THE FINEST LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS. 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. When They See Us by Casey Scott, a senior at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. 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. The paintings. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. 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. 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. 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. Create a free account today and sell your art. "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. 78" diameter, 2006 by George Rodrigue 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. Sales proceeds from silkscreen prints and related campaign materials including T-shirts, lapel pins, bumper stickers and buttons were donated to NOMA. 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! This work features all three dogs, the Red Dog, the traditional Tiffany, and the Blue Dog. Signed by the artist Original, Signed Art. Detailed description, 2001 by George Rodrigue 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. 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 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. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. [3] His paintings often include moss-clad oak trees,[4] which are common to an area of French Louisiana known as Acadiana. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. George Rodrigue's artwork comes in a variety of themes. You can find a wide variety of George Rodrigue's art on eBay that will fit into any decorating style or design. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. This year's theme was Off the Beaten Path: Weird, Wild, and Abstract. 24 x 36 inches 36" diameter Detailed Description Framed in an antique gilt frame from the 1800s. [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. (22x34). 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 has this piercing stare. If you are a collector of pop art, stop admiring George Rodigue's artwork from afar and have a piece of your own. 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. 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. Oil on canvas, 1995 by George Rodrigue 36" diameter "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. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. 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. 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. 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. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 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. 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. Bob by Isaac Hogan, a junior at Zachary High School in Zachary. Oil on linen, 1970 by George Rodrigue Prints are available in sizes ranging from note card size up to 60 inches in height. Other artwork is without any matting or framing. 2007 by George Rodrigue People who have seen a Blue Dog painting always remember it. (16x23). WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. George Rodrigue's artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints. 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]. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. 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. 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. George is the first to admit (and argue) that he has never painted to please an audience. Detailed description, 1974 by George Rodrigue Join us as we share Art of George Rodrigue | New Orleans LA. Oil on canvas WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. Youre not like them; youre French!, I know this Blue Dog! Specializing in the finest louisiana arT AND Appraisal. We have interested buyers looking for these artworks by Blue Dog George Rodrigue. For Rodrigues, see, This article is about the Blue Dog Paintings. 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 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. [21] In 2013 he received the Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. Acrylic on linen 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. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue 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. As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts www.rodriguefoundation.org, advocating the importance of the arts in education. 2022 Art & Songwriting Contest Winners Announced! Join our 190k+ members and register to buy, sell save your favorite listings, create wanted ads and more. The songwriting contest was held in partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation. Other Blue Dog backdrops include Mardi Gras, Christmas, American Flags, and US Presidents. Signed by the artist Edition size of only 80, designated artist proof. This original Rodrigue features a large Tiffany, George Rodrigues beloved dog and the inspiration for the Blue Dog. We can help you find the perfect home for that piece! The first painting in George Rodrigue's Hurricane Series. Get competitive offers from the worlds top auction houses and galleries to take your works on consignment. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 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. 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. 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. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. 2023 Art & Songwriting Contest Theme Announced! The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. Oil and acrylic on canvas. Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. (click this photo and others to enlarge) Browse through a selection of books, prints and jewelry. 40x30 Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Contact gallery for price. 24 x 36 inches Oh Deer by Gracie Babin, a junior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, New Orleans. Sits within an antique gilt wood frame, affixed to the wall by dowel rod which rests, by design, in the center of the sculpture. Staff at AB. 16 x 20 inches 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. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. 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. Its an enigma, really. Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for Recent auction results in the Artsy Price Database. 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. 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. Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. Buyers for Blue Dog George Rodrigue have also shown interest in the following artists. For the visual art contest, judges selected five juniors and five seniors to share $19,000 in college scholarships.