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
$2,800Sale Price|20% 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
$375
H 18 in W 15 in D 1.5 in
OCD Sticker Bomb Mirror Pop Art Culture Collage Street Art work Banksy
By OCD
Located in New York, NY
Street art Stickers on a mirror with permanent marker. Unique Pop art from an emerging artist using a familiar style of collage and famous street and pop artists to create a unique...
Mirror, Plastic, Permanent Marker
$2,800Sale Price|20% 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
$1,000
H 14.25 in W 11.6 in D 0.3 in
Lavishly illustrated large catalogue Recent Paintings Hand Signed by Chuck Close
By Chuck Close
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close Recent Paintings (Hand Signed by Chuck Close), 2000 Large Illustrated Glossy Exhibition Catalogue with French folded flaps Hand signed by Chuck Close in black marker on t...
Ink, Offset, Lithograph
$299
H 12 in Dm 12 in
OCD Sticker Bomb Mirror Pop Art Collage Street Art faces googly eyes Banksy
By OCD
Located in New York, NY
Street art Stickers on a mirror with permanent marker and googly eyes. Unique Pop art from an emerging artist using a familiar style of collage and flower stickers and marker to cr...
Mirror, Plastic, Permanent Marker
$5,000
H 11.8 in W 10.6 in D 6 in
Javier Calleja "No Art Here" Sculpture Pop Contemporary Art Street
By Javier Calleja
Located in Draper, UT
Javier Calleja is showcasing a fresh crop of paintings and sculptures in NANZUKA’s 2G gallery and the dealer’s emerging outpost, 3110NZ by LDH Kitchen, ...
Steel
$1,000
H 14.3 in W 12 in
Oversized illustrated PACE catalogue: Recent Works (Hand Signed by Chuck Close)
By Chuck Close
Located in New York, NY
Chuck Close Chuck Close Recent Works (Hand Signed), 1993 Large Illustrated Exhibition Catalogue Boldly hand signed in black marker on the title page by the artist Published by PACE Gallery, New York 14 3/10 x 12 inches Unframed This oversized illustrated softcover exhibition catalogue with stiff wraps is boldly signed by Chuck Close in black marker on the title page. The catalogue itself has 44 pages and is lavishly illustrated with large full color reproductions. It is extremely scarce when hand signed by the artist. Chuck Close signed...
Mixed Media, Offset, Ink, Lithograph
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 55 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Unique Mixed Media Artwork: King Prince of Pop in 21st Century Style
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!** ...
Metal
Martin Wong, Futura 2000 Semaphore Gallery New York, 1986
By Martin Wong
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Martin Wong, Futura 2000 Semaphore Gallery New York, 1986: Rare original, highly collectible 1980s graffiti announcement published on on the occasion of: ‘Semaphore Gallery Cordiall...
Offset
$550
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
The Clash "Police And Thieves" Giant Handmade 3D Vintage Button
By Tony Dennis
Located in Austin, TX
The Clash "Police and Thieves" Giant 3D Vintage Button - Hand made giant 3D vintage button by British artist, Tony Dennis, AKA Tapedeck Art Artwork printe...
Other Medium
$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
Ramones "Road To Ruin" Giant Handmade 3D Vintage Button
By Tony Dennis
Located in Austin, TX
The Ramones "Road To Ruin" Giant 3D Vintage Button - Hand made giant 3D vintage button by British artist, Tony Dennis, AKA Tapedeck Art Artwork printed o...
Other Medium
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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 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