George Rodrigue was truly one of the most prolific and praised Louisiana artists in history. Born in New Iberia, Louisiana, Rodrigue not only had a gift for capturing the beauty of Louisiana, his Blue Dog has become an iconic symbol of Louisiana art and culture, and is known around the world. His works began in the 1960's with incredible oils of Louisiana Landscapes, then Cajun scenes, and culminating with scenes incorporating both Louisiana landscapes and Tiffany the Blue Dog. Rodrigue's colorful prints are sought around the world, and his acrylic Blue Dog originals break auction house records throughout the country. Rodrigue's early notable works include "The Aioli Dinner," which divides time between the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and "The Class of Marie Courage, which won Honorable Mention from Le Salon in Paris, France in 1975, prompting French newspaper "Le Figero," to dub Rodrigue "America's Rousseau." Rodrigue's most famous early works included Evangeline (the Acadian heroine), and Jolie Blonde (the Cajun modern day Evangeline). 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. Rodrigue also painted beautiful portraits of Louisiana Politicians, including: Huey P. Long, Earl K. Long, and Edwin W. Edwards. 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. More recently and worldwide, Rodrigue is known for the creation of the Blue Dog series of paintings, featuring a blue-hued dog. 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. In 1992, Rodrigue was honored as an About Vodka artist, joining the ranks of Andy Warhol and glass artist Hans Godo Frabel. 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. 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. Looking for a Rodrigue? We can help! Have a Rodrigue you want to sell? We buy and consign Rodrigue prints and paintings. Your Rodrigue deserves a good home, email or call us for more information!