From New Iberia, Louisiana, George Rodrigue is known for his Blue Dog series, inspired by his long-deceased childhood pet, Tiffany, whom he posed with other animals and people for his popular paintings and prints.
Rodrigue had early art talent, and while ill for nearly a year, he used watercolors and crayons to pass the time, and this activity set his future. He studied at the University of Southwestern Louisiana and in Los Angeles at the Art Center College of Design. For a while, Rodrigue painted Abstract Expressionist works but then went back to creating paintings that reflected his own Cajun culture, including folk tales and bayou and swamp landscapes.
Gradually a black and white spaniel, based on his childhood companion, Tiffany, increasingly appeared in Rodgrigue's paintings and became the Blue Dog, now a compelling and humorous Pop figure in his original works and silkscreen reproductions. In 2000, representatives of the Xerox corporation commissioned Rodrigue with a multi-million dollar contract to do a series of Blue Dog paintings to promote their printers.
Rodrigue was also the artist for the Absolut Vodka ads and created the artwork for three New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival posters. The 1995 poster, with the portrait of Louis Armstrong, as well as the one created in 1996 that featured Pete Fountain, have become collector's items.
Rodrigue and his wife, Wendy, created the House of Blues Foundation Room to support arts and cultural programs for youth. Money is raised through the sale of his paintings. A George Rodrigue museum is in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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(Biography provided by Louisiana Art, LLC)
Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Exceedingly Rare Cameo Glass "Blue Dog" Bowl, Designed by George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), the underside bearing the etched item number "903056" along with the limited edition number "15/35" and dated 1994. h. 5", dia. 9". From 1993 to 1995, George Rodrigue worked with Kelsey Murphy...
Glass
Cloned Cat with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Edition of 75 ex. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in hum...
Resin
$1,460Sale Price|58% Off
H 41 in W 41 in D 2 in
Simply Queen B - Original Mixed Media Artwork, Pop Art, 21st Century FRAMED
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** >>The artist is moving to a new full time venture in 2026<< _______________________________________________________ This is the ultimate homage to QUEEN BE...
Metal
$1,026
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
ROY LICHTENSTEIN - DROWNING GIRL, 1963 Skate Decks Pop Art Design
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Roy Lichtenstein - Drowning Girl, 1963 Date of creation: 2024 Medium: Digital print on Canadian maple wood Edition: Open Size: 80 x 20 cm (each skate) Condition: In mint conditions ...
Wood, Digital
$573
H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 1.58 in
ANDY WARHOL - Dollar Sign YP x Andy Warhol. Design Neon LED Lamp. Pop Art
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Dollar Sign YP x Andy Warhol Date of creation: 2024 Medium: PVC or Silicon piping with LED lights mounted on recycled acrylic board Edition: Open Size: 41 x 29 cm Condition: Brand n...
LED Light, Neon Light
Cloned Turtle with pet bottle.
By William Sweetlove
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Edition of 99 ex. Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in hum...
Resin
$2,200
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in
Salvador Dali Daum Pate de Verre with Gold, Glass Plate Sculpture Crystal Art
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Surfside, FL
Salvador Dali for Daum (French, Nancy, founded 1878), "Ceci n'est pas une assiette" or “This is not a plate” plate in dusky rose pink glass pate de verre with gold lettering and des...
Glass
$1,350Sale Price|61% Off
H 32 in W 56 in D 1.5 in
Queen Elizabeth II Mixed Media Artwork: Pop Art of the 21st Century
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SUPER SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ...
Glass, Plastic, Glitter, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$2,898
H 7.49 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in
Keith Haring, Luna Luna Karussell, A Poetic Extravaganza! - Pop-Up Multiple
By Keith Haring
Located in Hamburg, DE
Keith Haring 1958–1990 Luna Luna Karussell, A Poetic Extravaganza!, 1986 Medium: Pop-up cardstock multiple (Color offset print on colored cardboard, shaped and carved) Dimensions unf...
Cardboard, Offset
$1,095Sale Price|62% Off
H 45 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Mixed Media Artwork 'Disco Marilyn', Pop Art, Framed
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** CELEBRATING M...
Metal
Power Points
By Erró
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Publisher GKM. Enamel on steel. Unframed. Edition of 8 ex + 4 EA. Signed, titled and dated on the verso. Free shipment worldwide. “I paint because painting is a private Utopia,” E...
Enamel
Stop
By Peter Klasen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Acrylic/neon/objects on iron. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Free shipment worldwide. Acquired directly from the artist. Artist Peter Klasen is a master of contrasts. Of...
Iron
$775
H 13.5 in W 10 in D 2 in
Lavishly illustrated 592 page monograph (hand signed by Jeff Koons)
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
Jeff Koons Lavishly illustrated 592 page monograph (hand signed by Jeff Koons), 2009 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed by Jeff Koons) Boldly signed and dated 12/1/14 o...
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset, Board
Sold
H 1.38 in W 1 in D 1 in
Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Dog Pendant with @Rodrigue & "Sterling" on back
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Dog Pendant Medium: Foundry Jewelry Date: Circa 1993 Dimensions: 1 3/8" X 1" Description: @rodrigue & “Sterling” on...
Silver
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H 5 in W 9 in
Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Rare Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Medium: Layered Glass Edition: 8 of 35 Date: 1994 Dimensions: Ht 5" X Diam 9" Description: Light minor scuffs to the underfoot. minor imperfections to the glass and a small chip on the bottom. 8/35 Condition: Fine Condition Exceedingly Rare Cameo Glass "Blue Dog" Bowl, Designed by George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), the underside bearing the etched item number "903056" along with the limited edition number "15/35" and dated 1994. h. 5", dia. 9" From 1993 to 1995, George Rodrigue worked with Kelsey Murphy and the Pilgrim Glass...
Glass
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H 5 in W 9 in
Blue Dog Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Rare Limited Edition "903056"
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Rare Cameo Glass Decorative Bowl Medium: Layered Glass Edition: 1 of 35 Date: 1994 Dimensions: Ht 5" X Diam 9" Description: Light minor scuffs to the underfoot. 1/35 Condition: Fine Condition Exceedingly Rare Cameo Glass "Blue Dog" Bowl, Designed by George Rodrigue (American/Louisiana, b. 1944), the underside bearing the etched item number "903056" along with the limited edition number "15/35" and dated 1994. h. 5", dia. 9" From 1993 to 1995, George Rodrigue worked with Kelsey Murphy and the Pilgrim Glass...
Glass
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H 1.38 in W 1 in D 1 in
Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Dog Pendant with @Rodrigue & "Sterling" on back
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Dog Pendant Medium: Foundry Jewelry Date: Circa 1993 Dimensions: 1 3/8" X 1" Description: @rodrigue & “Sterling” on...
Silver
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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Cufflinks with @Rodrigue & "Sterling" on back
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Sterling/Gold Plated Cufflinks Medium: Foundry Jewelry Date: Circa 1993 Dimensions: 1 1/4" X 1" Description: @rodrigue & “Sterling” on b...
Silver
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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 1 in
Blue Dog Sterling Silver Cufflinks with @Rodrigue & "Sterling" on back
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Sterling Silver Cufflinks Medium: Foundry Jewelry Date: Circa 1993 Dimensions: 1 1/4" X 1" Description: @rodrigue & “Sterling” on back ...
Silver
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H 1.88 in W 1.25 in D 1 in
Blue Dog Sterling Silver Dog Stick Pin with @Rodrigue & "Sterling" on back
By George Rodrigue
Located in Mount Laurel, NJ
Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Sterling Silver Dog Stick Pin Medium: Foundry Jewelry Date: Circa 1993 Dimensions: Total Height (including s...
Silver