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. Many mat colors are available, ranging from yellow to red to black. Revival by Aoife Davoren, a junior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. 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 Rodrigue George Rodrigue Web$120,000.00 or Best Offer George Rodrigue Blue Dog, Painted Wood Sculpture w/ Neon. 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. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. George Rodrigue's artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Original, Signed Art. George has never, Georges switch from oil to acrylic paint, George Rodrigue vs. Georgia OKeeffe: An Artistic Rivalry Lives Forever. 100 listings art for sale. (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. 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. You can see this longing in his eyes, this longing for love, answers. 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. 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. George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay You can also find silkscreens, lithographs, reprints, and reproductions of his original paintings. In the mid-1990s Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings,[5] based on a Cajun legend called Loup-garou, catapulted him to worldwide fame. Its an enigma, really. 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. Detailed description, 1995 by George Rodrigue This was especially true of the Lafayette and New Iberia Cajun communities, where the people oftentimes found his interpretations primitive and insulting. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. George Rodrigue 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. George Rodrigue Detailed description, 1983 by George Rodrigue Oil on canvas In 1992, Rodrigue was honored as an About Vodka artist, joining the ranks of Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. 24 x 36 inches WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. They are really about life, about mankind searching for answers. Louisiana A+ Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Get competitive offers from the worlds top auction houses and galleries to take your works on consignment. View cart for details. Jenna Gribbon, Silver Tongue, 2019, Museum of Example Art (Example), and 33 more. You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. Art of George Rodrigue 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. Keys Antique Cars Keys Antique Cars 1981 by George Rodrigue 30 x 40 inches Signed by the artist Oil on canvas Contact gallery for 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. Detailed Description George Rodrigue George Rodrigue 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 "Acadian Landscape" 1996, original acrylic on canvas by George Rodrigue. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. Acrylic on linen The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 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." "I See You, You See Me: Split Font," original silkscreen by George Rodrigue (1993), From the private collection of the artist, this original split-font is a hand pulled, early silkscreen utilizing the brightest and most vivid colors used in Rodrigues printmaking process. George Rodrigue Art (36x36) Edition of only 25. This important work features two blue dogs from two different era of the blue dog. (click this photo and others to enlarge) As he often explained, he sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. 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. More recently and worldwide, Rodrigue is known for the creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. George Rodrigue Paintings "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. Framed in an antique gilt gold frame from the 1800s. Also, during his late career, Rodrigue created abstract explosions of color that he called Hurricanes. 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. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. 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. Born in Louisiana in 1944, George Rodrigue (pronounced rod-REEG) captured lush Louisiana landscapes, small-town heroes, and Cajun culture in his paintings. 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. 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. 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. All visual copyrights belong to the artists. All rights reserved. Signed by the artist The piece is a hand painted sculpture by the artist that floats off the wall and can be reversed. 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. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. "Almost Primary Dog" an original Tiffany by George Rodrigue (1993). Sales proceeds from silkscreen prints and related campaign materials including T-shirts, lapel pins, bumper stickers and buttons were donated to NOMA. Have an original Cajun, Bayou, or Oak scene by Rodrigue? The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. George Rodrigue Since the first Art Contest in 2010, the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Artshas awarded over $580,000 in college scholarships through the program, which provides much-needed financial support for young people pursuing higher education. !, Which of your paintings are most popular?, (pictured, George Rodrigue at his easel in Carmel Valley, California, 10/6/11). Detailed description, 2004 by George Rodrigue He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more Listings based on similar artists & your view history, Sign up to view curated collections from our sales director. Oil on canvas By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. Rodrigue went on to paint 70 of these extraordinary, powerful works. 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lafayette, 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lake Charles. Baited by Emma Collett, a senior at St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High School in Baton Rouge. See N.Y. Times obituary. Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. 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. If you are a collector of pop art, stop admiring George Rodigue's artwork from afar and have a piece of your own. $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 On December 14, 2013, Rodrigue died at the age of 69. 2003 by George Rodrigue Signed by the artist "Like a ship's S.O.S., the red cross on the dog's chest calls out for help.". Check out his collection of Blue Dog note cards, which are available matted and framed or in a boxed set. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more 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. George Rodrigue was truly one of the most prolific and praised Louisiana artists in history. 72 x 36 x 2 inches, acrylic on canvas, ca. Blue Dog George Rodrigue 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. More recently and worldwide he is known for his creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. The dog never changes position. WebRodrigue Studios is excited to announce the arrival of four new paintings on consignment. This important silkscreen takes up an entire page of the Artists Catalogue Raisonne, and is a large scale, hand pulled silkscreen. Some of our latest sales for Blue Dog George Rodrigue. Signed by the artist The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. Blue Dog George Rodrigue 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. With the Blue Dog on their minds as they enter, people stop and, to their surprise, usually pause with interest at the soulful, rich, Although waiting for the Blue Dog, they pass the, Approaching the end of the museum exhibitions, people gasp at the, Somehow Georges audience has grown and changed along with him. The finalists for this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest have been announced. You can find a wide variety of George Rodrigue's art on eBay that will fit into any decorating style or design. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info 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. This work features two cypress trees in vivid blue on a bright pop art pink and yellow background. 30 x 40 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1993 by George Rodrigue You'll find pictures of farming, farmer's markets, and restaurants. Art George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay (22x34). Remarkably, George Rodrigues public changes right along with him although usually, but not always, running a few years behind. Bob by Isaac Hogan, a junior at Zachary High School in Zachary. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info [23] A mass was held on December 19 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. 36" diameter (30x21), "Don't Like Bein' Blue," original silkscreen by George Rodrigue (1993), This early, hand pulled silkscreen is an iconic example of Rodrigues mastery of silkscreen printing: featuring the Blue Dog and the Red Dog, this piece also showcases the acadian landscape, in pop colors, that the defined the majority of the world-renowned artists career. Have a Rodrigue you want to sell? [3] His paintings often include moss-clad oak trees,[4] which are common to an area of French Louisiana known as Acadiana. In 2009, Rodrigue formed the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA), a non-profit organization which advocates the importance of the visual arts in children's development.