The blue dog prints in most cases are unrelated to the paintings. Years ago, his original cajun works were reproduced as lithographs for events and festivals. She has written extensively about her husbands work, catalogued his vast archive, and curated numerous shows featuring his paintings and prints. The art of george rodrigue ginger danto, michael lewis on. About the author george rodrigue was born in 1944 in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana, where he continues to live and work. George rodrigue blue dog lsu postcard a number one tiger fan white frame overall size. A faster breed 2000 taking care of business 2000 george rodrigue guess whos coming to dinner signed print luck be a lady george rodrigue print blue dog poker harrahs casino new orleans top dog black or upside down world 1992. Born in 1944 and raised in the heart of french louisiana, george ro. Blue dog viking penguin, 1994, wurde als book of the month club gelistet. There were finger prints in the book and scratches on the cover.
Exhibited from japan to germany and across america, the goldeneyed blue dog. Books by george rodrigue author of why is blue dog blue. Yellow boards with fuzzy felt blue dog on the front cover. George rodrigue s paintings and prints of that intriguing canine known as blue dog have brought him international renown. This is one of over 60 mini documentaries that we produced for george rodrigue. Born and raised in new iberia, louisiana on march, 1944, george rodrigue was a gifted artist who set out to paint louisiana, as he knew it, by visually interpreting the landscape and the rich history of the cajun people. This book is a funfilled demonstration of how artists use color to enrich their art. Artwork by george rodrigue silkscreen printed in 2015, from the 2002 painting 40x40 inches printed on archival, heavy boardlike paper using archival ink estatestamped numbered edition of 90. Born and raised in new iberia, louisiana on march, 1944, george rodrigue was a gifted artist who set out to paint louisiana, as he knew it, by visually interpreting the landscape and the.
Jan 20, 20 the book, blue dog, would feature rodrigues paintings and an imaginary story by george and author lawrence freundlich. He started to paint tiffany, who is now known as blue dog, out of grief. Rodrigue is one of todays hot artists, and this book would look great on a coffee table. Wendy wolfe rodrigue born in 1944 and raised in the heart of french louisiana, george rodrigue is best known for his blue dog paintings and prints, which catapulted him to. George rodrigue prints goodreads meet your next favorite book. George rodrigue is most known today as the artist of the blue dog.
Steeped in the legends and cajun myths of rodrigues louisiana upbringing, blue dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. Signed by the artist, george rodrigue, in black magic marker, and briefly inscribed, on the front endpaper. George rodrigue studios artwork, blue dogs, online shop. I dont know much about art books but i wanted this for my love of the blue dog phenomena.
They are also available as part of a set with one or more lapel pins. Details to look for in the george rodrigues blue dog series. George rodrigue blue dog art was designed to display and discuss buying and selling of george rodrigue blue dog prints and originals. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The book chronicles louisiana artist george rodrigue s grief over the death of his dog, tiffany. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. All proceeds benefit the george rodrigue foundation of the arts. In each one of the mini docs, george explains what the story behind and inspiration for that particular painting was. Get the best deals on george rodrigue art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. George rodrigue was born in new iberia, in the heart of french louisiana.
The work of blue dog artist george rodrigue is featured in a retrospective of the artists career. Browse through a selection of books, prints and jewelry. Wendy shares her recollections of falling in loveboth with the artist and with his creationsand george tells his own side of the story, explaining how his love for wendy became the inspiration behind the 50 exuberant blue dog paintings and prints contained. The book chronicles louisiana artist george rodrigues grief over the death of his dog, tiffany. George rodrigue foundation of the arts educational art programs. A collection of art lessons and picture books about american artist, george rodrigue. View over 1004 george rodrigue artworks sold at auction to research and compare prices. Lawrence s freundlich george rodrigues paintings and prints of that intriguing canine known as blue dog have brought him international renown.
The art of george rodrigue by ginger danto goodreads. In other words, most paintings are oneofakind images without reproductions in any form, and most prints are original images, without a painting of origin. George rodrigue art prints blue dog series is available in a wide array of sizes, styles, and themes. The blue dog series, started in the mid1980s, catapulted george rodrigue to worldwide fame as the image of the original cajun werewolf dog loupgarou has transformed into an international pop icon. This print is the 50th year commemorative edition and bears the extremely low number 36 of. In the late 1960s he painted louisiana landscapes but is most famous for his blue dog paintings from the mid1990s. George rodrigue enjoyed print making since his early days as an artist. I use it as the first lesson in a series for first and second graders about art and.
Learn about george rodrigue who is known for his blue dog art. Rodrigues blue dog paintings were originally based on a cajun legend of le loupgarou, a french canadian werewolf myth. Since 1991 ive shared his artistic, personal, and philanthropic legacy in as broad and quality a manner as possible. Check out his collection of blue dog note cards, which are available matted and framed or in a boxed set. This book is a great gift and comes in a nice case. With a text by art historian and former artnews correspondent ginger danto, this is the first outside view and analysis of rodrigues paintings in book form. Happy birthday, george rodrigue with images blue dog art, art.
Blue dog love is george and wendy rodrigue s valentine to each other and to the world. Mar 19, 2009 this is one of over 60 mini documentaries that we produced for george rodrigue. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his. This longoverdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning rodrigues 40year career. See more ideas about blue dog, blue dog art and blue dog painting. Art illustrations george rodrigue hardbound 391 pages of cajun stories and 40 art illustrations by george rodrigue. His paintings often include mossclad oak trees, which are common to an area of french louisiana.
George rodrigue a retrospective art of the american south. View paintings, prints, mixed medias and books by george rodrigue, including his world famous blue dog. A faster breed river doctor 1800 aioli dinner rayne bo ramblers fat tuesday girl circle of life blue dog pink cadillac easy riders general practice 1900 jolie blonde 2003 morning glory we stand beside golden shadow mardi gras 1986 take five head over heels moon drops flowers mardi gras honesty mike the tiger red moon blue night veazy exploration. George rodrigue americanlouisiana, 194420 stripes silkscreen on paper signed and numbered 3475 lower right. Steeped in the legends and cajun myths of rodrigue s louisiana upbringing, blue dog catapulted to worldwide fame in the early 1990s, and has never looked back. George rodrigue books list of books by author george. Print from nantucket lecture and exhibition 2004 private collector seeking silkscreens. Blue dog love is george and wendy rodrigues valentine to each other and to the world. Blue dog paintings george rodrigue blue dog prints. Click on a print for more details, a larger photo and estimated pricing if. George rodrigues blue dog is one of the most recognizable images in the. See available paintings, prints and multiples, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Rodrigue owns and operates two galleries, in new orleans and carmel, california. George rodrigue books list of books by author george rodrigue.
George rodrigue has 28 books on goodreads with 1050 ratings. This led to first lady rosalyn carter noticing the book and giving it as an official gift of state during president jimmy carters administration. Blue dog love by george rodrigue, wendy rodrigue, paperback. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was an american artist originally from new iberia, louisiana, who in the late 1960s began painting louisiana landscapes, followed soon after by outdoor family gatherings and southwest louisiana 19thcentury and early 20thcentury genre scenes. This book is out of print1984 and our few remaining copies have never before been offered for sale. A catalogue raisonn, 19702007 george rodrigue, author, george rodrigue, illustrator, wendy rodrigue, foreword by, foreword by e. He went to an allboys high school and then later studied at two art colleges, one in louisiana and one in california. My late husband george rodrigue 194420 encouraged musings of an artists wife some ten years ago as a continuation of my lifes work. George rodrigue paints the first blue dog shop originals the first blue dog was birthed in 1984 when rodrigue was commissioned to make a painting about the loupgarou legend.
Official page for artist george rodrigue 194420 and rodrigue studio. The blue dog, created by george rodrigue 194420 is one of the most recognizable images in the world of contemporary art. While rodrigue gained fame and fortune for his blue dog works, the series that made him a name in the art world has overshadowed his earlier and perhaps more accomplished works. The george rodrigue memorial exhibition narrated by his son jacques rodrigue. This unique gift book, in a special size with slipcase, is an exquisite expression of what people magazine has called. The first blue dog book by rodrigue held a special place on the living room coffee table. George rodrigue was born on march, 1944 in louisiana.
If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary market pricing. Tombs in the life and art of george rodrigue musings of an. George is preceded in death by his parents, george rodrigue and marie rodrigue. George rodrigue was an american painter known for his iconic and longrunning blue dog series of paintings. A paperback gift edition of the bestselling art book tells how the artist authors late terrier, tiffany, called him from the grave on a quest for belonging. This book covers more than just rodrigues blue dog period. However, his first blue dog silkscreens began in 1990 under a different process.
When a gallery image is available we will put them here. See all books authored by george rodrigue, including why is blue dog blue. But it shifted abruptly, and profitably, when he began a series of portraits of a single. The inspirational story of artist rodrigue and his beloved terrierspaniel, tiffany, is told in alternating voices, as tiffany calls him from the grave, in an endless search for belonging that proves the power of love over death. Born and raised in southwest louisiana, cajun country, george rodrigue preserved on his canvas what he feared was his dying heritage including its land, people, traditions and mythology. The book is an absolute charmer from the moment you set eyes on it to the very last page. He began by painting outdoor scenes at family gatherings, using an oak tree as his main subject in hundreds of paintings. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Exhibited from japan to germany and across america, the goldeneyed blue dog is fast becoming a contemporary icon. For twentyfive years the artist painted scenes of cajun life and culture, and many of those acclaimed works are now on display at the george rodrigue museum, acadian village, in lafayette, louisiana.
George rodrigues most popular book is why is blue dog blue a tale of colors. George rodrigue was an americanborn artist born in louisiana. George rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was an american artist originally. It was a cajun legend, the loupgarou, that spawned his most famous series, the blue dog. George rodrigue enjoyed printmaking since his early days as an artist. George rodrigue first painted the blue dog in 1984, but it wasnt until 1990 that he silkscreened the image the prints in most cases are unrelated to the paintings. George rodrigue limited edition prints secondary market art. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Blue dog george rodrigue american contemporary cajun. Wendy wolfe rodrigue and george rodrigue met when wendy was a graduate art history student at tulane university. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support.
Join the blue dog newsletter receive emails allowing you to participate in our sales and promotions. Artist george rodrigue subject blue dog for sale ebay. The cajuns of george rodrigue oxmoor house is the first book published nationally on the cajun culture and, at the suggestion of the national endowment for the arts, becomes an official gift of state for the carter white house. The book, blue dog, would feature rodrigues paintings and an imaginary story by george and author lawrence freundlich. Blue dog george rodrigue american contemporary cajun artist. These limited edition works of art may or may not be currently available. Details to look for in the george rodrigue s blue dog series. In each one of the mini docs, george explains what the story. George rodrigues career as an artist started with dark and lush landscapes of his native louisiana bayou. George rodrigue has put together a wonderful collection of his work with some surprises in store for the reader as they page through the book. Dec 14, 20 george rodrigue march, 1944 december 14, 20 was a cajun artist who grew up in new iberia, louisiana. This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the blue dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. Wendy wolfe rodrigue born in 1944 and raised in the heart of french louisiana, george rodrigue is best known for his blue dog paintings and prints, which catapulted him to worldwide fame in the mid1980s. Below is a collection of george rodrigue s art prints.
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