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George Rodrigue Sculptures

American, 1944-2013

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)

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Artist: George Rodrigue
George Rodrigue Glass Sculpture Blue Dog with Cypress Trees 1994 Edition of 35
George Rodrigue Glass Sculpture Blue Dog with Cypress Trees 1994 Edition of 35

George Rodrigue Glass Sculpture Blue Dog with Cypress Trees 1994 Edition of 35

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Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog with Cypress Trees Medium: Cameo Glass Edition: 24/35 Size: 5" × 9" Year: 1994 Inscription: Artist's cypher, edition, and date incised on the underside - 903056 / 1994 "Blue Dog with Cypress Trees" (1994) is a limited-edition cameo glass sculpture by American artist George Rodrigue, notable for its rarity and exceptional craftsmanship. This edition, number 24 of 35, is inscribed with the artist's cypher, edition, and date on the underside, confirming provenance and authenticity. Measuring 5 × 9 inches in diameter, the sculpture presents Rodrigue's iconic Blue Dog motif in a three-dimensional medium, a rare and highly collectible expression of his celebrated imagery. The Blue Dog, first introduced in the early 1990s, has become a hallmark of Rodrigue's artistic legacy, symbolizing identity, heritage, and emotion. In this sculpture, the motif is paired with cypress trees, merging symbolic imagery with the unique qualities of cameo glass. The interplay of transparency, layered color, and form gives the piece dynamic depth, showcasing Rodrigue's innovative approach to translating his signature motifs into sculptural works. Rodrigue's Blue Dog sculptures...

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George Rodrigue Blue Dog Glass Vase Signed Edition of 35
George Rodrigue Blue Dog Glass Vase Signed Edition of 35

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Artist: George Rodrigue Title: Blue Dog Vase Medium: Glass Vase Edition: A.P., created in addition to the series of 35 Size: 11" high x 7" diameter Year: 1994 Inscription: Signed "Ro...

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Questions About George Rodrigue Sculptures

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    George Rodrigue’s art style is largely classified as Pop art. He often used hard-edge techniques to create dramatic transitions between colors. Much of his work focuses on the landscapes and residents of Louisiana. On 1stDibs, shop a range of George Rodrigue art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The dog in the “Blue Dog” paintings by George Rodrigue is not a real breed. The paintings were inspired by a combination of Rodrigue’s deceased dog Tiffany and a loup-garou or rougarou, a dog-like creature from Cajun folklore. On 1stDibs, find a range of George Rodrigue art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    George Rodrigue's main medium is painting. He often produced mixed media works on board, combining acrylic paints, silkscreen, metal and illustrations to create unified compositions. He is well-known for his “Blue Dog” and “Cajun” series. On 1stDibs, find a variety of George Rodrigue art.