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. 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 Rodrigue went on to paint 70 of these extraordinary, powerful works. 2021 Scholarship Art & Songwriting Winners Announced! We offer FREE listings & no seller fees. 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. George Rodrigue Art Prints for sale | eBay 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. Following those releases, Rodrigue launched a campaign for New Orleans levee protection. Rodrigue's style and popularity shifted when he began painting a series focused on a Read more 2023 George Rodrigue StudiosPrivacy Policy | Terms of UseWeb Design & Development by Design the Planet. "Acadian Landscape" 1996, original acrylic on canvas by George Rodrigue. Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. 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. 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. 80,000 emails go out daily. WebGet the best deals on George Rodrigue Art Prints when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. WebGeorge Rodrigue 19442013 Follow 704 Followers Active Secondary Market Bio Born in Louisiana in 1944, George Rodrigue (pronounced rod-REEG) captured lush Louisiana landscapes, small-town heroes, and Cajun culture in his paintings. His funeral mass was open to the public, held at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, 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. 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. Oil on canvas, 1995 by George Rodrigue Detailed Description 36" diameter 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. 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. 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. "Sweetheart Memories" by George Rodrigue (1998). "Almost Primary Dog" an original Tiffany by George Rodrigue (1993). You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Cajun Houses with Oak on the Bayou, by George Rodrigue. You have permission to edit this article. 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. You'll find pictures of farming, farmer's markets, and restaurants. They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. Listings wanted. Inspirational Nightmares by Charlotte Waguespack, a junior at St. Josephs Academy in Baton Rouge. He sent prints of To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5 to every member of the U.S. Congress. This was especially true of the Lafayette and New Iberia Cajun communities, where the people oftentimes found his interpretations primitive and insulting. Acrylic on linen (click this photo and others to enlarge) Oil on canvas The piece is a hand painted sculpture by the artist that floats off the wall and can be reversed. Acrylic on linen 18 x 24 inches The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. 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 [] Rodrigue was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on May 17, 2009. 72 x 36 x 2 inches, acrylic on canvas, ca. 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. 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. Detailed description, 1995 by George Rodrigue [3] His paintings often include moss-clad oak trees,[4] which are common to an area of French Louisiana known as Acadiana. See N.Y. Times obituary. Bob by Isaac Hogan, a junior at Zachary High School in Zachary. All visual copyrights belong to the artists. George Rodrigue's artwork is available as limited edition prints and open edition prints. (16x23). Detailed description, 2003 by George Rodrigue The songwriting contest was held in partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation. 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. More recently and worldwide, Rodrigue is known for the creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. Detailed description, 1983 by George Rodrigue Rodrigue was born March 13, 1944 in New Iberia, Louisiana. He just stares at you. Lafayette, LA 70503 [ map] Phone: 337.233.3274 info@georgerodrigue.com Hours, News, More Info ", This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 12:01. By 1990, Artist George Rodrigue was devoted to painting solely Blue Dog pictures. 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 Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. 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. We buy and consign Rodrigue prints and paintings. This original Rodrigue features a large Tiffany, George Rodrigues beloved dog and the inspiration for the Blue Dog. Art Brokerage: # 1 Blue Dog marketplace. [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+). Other Blue Dog backdrops include Mardi Gras, Christmas, American Flags, and US Presidents. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). This Bayou Scene is one of his finest works for color and subject, and features masterful brushwork. 2021 Scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest Theme Announced. George Rodrigue's artwork comes in a variety of themes. 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. Additional information in George Rodrigue, Painter of Blue Dog, Dies at 69 via The New York Times. 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." You may also search for art by George Rodrigue in paint, fabric, canvas and more by medium. 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. 2003 by George Rodrigue A truly phenomenal work by Louisianas most important artist! Join our 190k+ members and register to buy, sell save your favorite listings, create wanted ads and more. 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. 1975 by George Rodrigue As a passionate philanthropist, Rodrigue founded the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts www.rodriguefoundation.org, advocating the importance of the arts in education. Like everything in life, this changes over time. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. You can select original George Rodrigue art prints signed or numbered. Its an enigma, really. 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lafayette, 2019 Art Contest Student Exhibition Now on View in Lake Charles. The finalists for this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art and Songwriting Contest have been announced. Students were asked to "dismiss classic themes and notions to create something unique and thought provoking.". Contact gallery for price. 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. 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 Some of the mats have been customized with various patterns, such as musical notes, snowflakes, or flowers. 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]. 2022 Art & Songwriting Contest Winners Announced! George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Art and Songwriting Contest announces finalists. 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. The Facts of Life by Khalil McKnight, a senior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, New Orleans. Many teachers often face the problem of inadequate funding for visual art supplies and struggle to provide meaningful arts experiences for their students. NEW Raffle Enter to Win Our Louisiana Sports Package Including 2 Prints and 2 Lapel Pins. All rights reserved. Some limited or open edition prints may come with certificates of authenticity. Signed by the artist (20x24), Blue Dog Original Art "Off the Wall Blue Dog" by George Rodrigue. Born in Louisiana in 1944, George Rodrigue (pronounced rod-REEG) captured lush Louisiana landscapes, small-town heroes, and Cajun culture in his paintings. 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. WebGeorge Rodrigue Art - 257 For Sale at 1stDibs | artist george rodrigue, artist rodrigue, blue dog Home Creators George Rodrigue Art George Rodrigue Art Ways To Shop Auction 6 Category Art 257 Prints and Multiples 238 More Art 12 Paintings 10 Price Any price Under $5,000 Under $7,000 Under $10,000 $10,000 and up to On sale 4 Shipping It is also his first painting with people, a gourmet dinner club that met every month from 1890 to 1920 on the lawns of plantation homes in and around New Iberia, Louisiana. For the visual art contest, judges selected five juniors and five seniors to share $19,000 in college scholarships. Sales proceeds from silkscreen prints and related campaign materials including T-shirts, lapel pins, bumper stickers and buttons were donated to NOMA. People say the dog keeps talking to them with the eyes, always saying something different. 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. WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. Art Brokerage is the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely! (22x34). The dog never changes position. Acrylic on linen 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. Signed by the artist [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. 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. For Rodrigues, see, This article is about the Blue Dog Paintings. and in the essay How a Cajun Legend Became a Pop Icon.. In addition, you can find a new George Rodrigue art prints poster on eBay at an affordable price. Keep up to date with the latest news from George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts! View cart for details. A panel of celebrity judges selected the three finalists to share $6,000 in college scholarships. SPECIALIZING IN THE FINEST LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS. George is the first to admit (and argue) that he has never painted to please an audience. 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. 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. 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. 16x20 Edition of only 120 (16x23), "Mardi Gras '96: Black," by George Rodrigue (1999). 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. As he often explained, he sought to graphically interpret the Cajun culture, preserving it in the face of a progressive world. Some of the artwork has been professionally framed. Is this the real thing? The first painting in George Rodrigue's Hurricane Series. Rodrigue has galleries in Carmel, California;[19] Lafayette, Louisiana; and New Orleans, Louisiana. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American artist best known for his portrait paintings of Blue Dog, based on a photograph of Rodrigues own dog, Tiffany. Rodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). 30 x 20 inches Oil on canvas, c. 1983 by 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. Blue Dog "Circle of Life" by George Rodrigue (2004). 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. 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. 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! Official page for artist George Rodrigue (1944-2013) and Rodrigue Studio. 20x24 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1987 by George Rodrigue Rodrigue donated his Cut Through the Red Tape image to the United Way for use in promoting the Louisiana 2-1-1 phone system. Learn moreHERE. 24 x 30 inches, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue Oil and acrylic on canvas. Encore in the Quarter by Anna Miley, a senior at Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport. 48x36, oil on canvas, 2003 by George Rodrigue Jazz Fest Poster Signed 2000 HS, "Just Waiting For You - Blue Dog 1997 25x22", Grinch At Mt. 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. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Acrylic on canvas, 2006 by George Rodrigue These include: George Rodrigue art prints Blue Dog Series is available in a wide array of sizes, styles, and themes. This important silkscreen takes up an entire page of the Artists Catalogue Raisonne, and is a large scale, hand pulled silkscreen. Rodrigue had early art talent, and while ill for nearly a year, Blue Dog used watercolors and crayons to pass the time and pave the way to his future. 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. "Rodrigue" redirects here. Acrylic on canvas WebGeorge Rodrigues artwork is sold exclusively at our Rodrigue Studio locations. [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. Web1stDibs offers a wide variety of authentic George Rodrigue paintings for sale. [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. He has this piercing stare. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Learn more about the artist. The piece is a finalist in this year'sGeorge Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts scholarship Art Contest. Art Brokerage wishes to purchase original paintings and lithographs. WebGeorge Rodrigue was an American painter known for his iconic and long-running Blue Dog series of paintings. "Like a ship's S.O.S., the red cross on the dog's chest calls out for help.". Join us as we share Art of George Rodrigue | New Orleans LA. 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 [] Louisiana A+ Schools is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Have a Rodrigue you want to sell? 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. The iconic Oak is also present behind the dog. WebRodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). The Aioli Dinner (1971, 3246 inches) is George Rodrigues most famous Cajun painting. 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.". Check out his collection of Blue Dog note cards, which are available matted and framed or in a boxed set. George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) advocates the importance of the arts in the development of our youth. [21] In 2013 he received the Opus Award from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Signed by the artist Edition of only 150. !, Which of your paintings are most popular?, (pictured, George Rodrigue at his easel in Carmel Valley, California, 10/6/11). 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue 40x30 Browse through a selection of books, prints and jewelry. LAA+ trains hundreds of teachers annually in arts integration so that students can unlock their traditional subjects through the arts. 1988 Louisiana Art US$9,999 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Computer Cell Original, 1995 Louisiana Art US$3,999 George Rodrigue And youre looking at him, looking for some answers, Why are we here?, and hes just looking back at you, wondering the same. 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. People who have seen a Blue Dog painting always remember it. 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.

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