1944-2013. 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. It was a Cajun legend, the loup-garou, that spawned his most famous series,
Airing first as a tribute to his home state, the documentary will premiere in December 2024 on WLAE and WLPB-TV, reaching viewers across Louisiana. Nationwide and streaming broadcasts on PBS stations will begin in May 2025.
“I grew up feeling a strong relationship to the old things, to the old culture, and I got a stronger feeling when I went to Los Angeles to school. I really started to understand how different I was and how different my Louisiana was.”
Fred and Lucy, designed in 2010 by George Rodrigue, is a newly released print in 2025. This Estate Edition of 150 measures 20 x 24 inches and is available for purchase from Rodrigue Studios or online.Based on a 2010 painting, this newly released estate stamped print encapsulates some of the essential elements […]
I’ve always approached painting knowing that my job is not to make an accurate representation of a subject–
IT’S GOT TO TRANSCEND THAT.
❄️ Celebrating the Magic of Snow in New Orleans with George Rodrigue’s “She Left Me In The Cold” ❄️
A silkscreen from 2000, 20 x 16 inches, Edition of 150.
As the snow blankets the French Quarter, our gallery will be closed today to ensure everyone’s safety.
❄️ Celebrating the Magic of Snow in New Orleans with George Rodrigue’s “She Left Me In The Cold” ❄️
A silkscreen from 2000, 20 x 16 inches, Edition of 150.
As the snow blankets the French Quarter, our gallery will be closed today to ensure everyone’s safety.
Explore the painting, Audrey, a notable work by George Rodrigue created in 2002. This oil on canvas measures 46 inches in diameter and is our Catalogue Raisonné highlight of the week.
The Rodrigue family is actively seeking to document all original works by George Rodrigue as they prepare for a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of his oeuvre. If you possess an original piece, they would appreciate your outreach.
For detailed information regarding the documentation process and requirements, please visit: https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or contact us at info@georgerodrigue.com
Explore the painting, Audrey, a notable work by George Rodrigue created in 2002. This oil on canvas measures 46 inches in diameter and is our Catalogue Raisonné highlight of the week.
The Rodrigue family is actively seeking to document all original works by George Rodrigue as they prepare for a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of his oeuvre. If you possess an original piece, they would appreciate your outreach.
For detailed information regarding the documentation process and requirements, please visit: https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or contact us at info@georgerodrigue.com
New Orleans exhibition at the Louisiana State Museums Cabildo featured in the article “Before the ‘Blue Dog,’ Louisiana’s George Rodrigue painted his childhood in Cajun country: For half his career, he painted Cajuns.” via NOLA.com @nolanews
“Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog,” on view at the Cabildo through Sept. 28, 2025, assembles more than 50 paintings, only a few of which feature the bright-blue, yellow-eyed apparition that by popular demand became Rodrigue’s heraldic hound.”
New Orleans exhibition at the Louisiana State Museums Cabildo featured in the article “Before the ‘Blue Dog,’ Louisiana’s George Rodrigue painted his childhood in Cajun country: For half his career, he painted Cajuns.” via NOLA.com @nolanews
“Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog,” on view at the Cabildo through Sept. 28, 2025, assembles more than 50 paintings, only a few of which feature the bright-blue, yellow-eyed apparition that by popular demand became Rodrigue’s heraldic hound.”
New Rodrigue Estate Release!
Based on a 2010 painting, this newly released estate stamped print encapsulates some of the essential elements of George Rodrigue’s work.The work depicts two Blue Dogs in a landscape, a familiar setting for Rodrigue’s work. Fred and Lucy also highlights Rodrigue’s affinity for color. In the painting Rodrigue used variations of cool toned colors to create this lush scene. The ground contains both light and dark shades of green, the sky’s different shades of blue give the viewer an opportunity to consider the landscape’s light source, and the two Blue Dogs are done in different shades of blue adding to the work’s visual appeal. Those painted details have been thoughtfully rendered in this silkscreen print.
The work’s title, Fred and Lucy, could be a reference to characters from the beloved television show I Love Lucy. Fred and Ethel Mertz were the best friends of the titular Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz. Perhaps the two dogs in this print are different colors because Fred and Lucy were not a couple. Rodrigue often referenced elements of American popular culture in his work, especially popular culture created during the mid 20th century. In his printwork he’s referenced figures like Marilyn Monroe and Gary Cooper, alluding to Lucille Ball would fit well within that aspect of Rodrigue’s style.
Fred and Lucy
2010/2025
20 x 24 inches
Edition of 150
Available at Rodrigue Studios and online at link in bio ⬆️
New Rodrigue Estate Release!
Based on a 2010 painting, this newly released estate stamped print encapsulates some of the essential elements of George Rodrigue’s work.The work depicts two Blue Dogs in a landscape, a familiar setting for Rodrigue’s work. Fred and Lucy also highlights Rodrigue’s affinity for color. In the painting Rodrigue used variations of cool toned colors to create this lush scene. The ground contains both light and dark shades of green, the sky’s different shades of blue give the viewer an opportunity to consider the landscape’s light source, and the two Blue Dogs are done in different shades of blue adding to the work’s visual appeal. Those painted details have been thoughtfully rendered in this silkscreen print.
The work’s title, Fred and Lucy, could be a reference to characters from the beloved television show I Love Lucy. Fred and Ethel Mertz were the best friends of the titular Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz. Perhaps the two dogs in this print are different colors because Fred and Lucy were not a couple. Rodrigue often referenced elements of American popular culture in his work, especially popular culture created during the mid 20th century. In his printwork he’s referenced figures like Marilyn Monroe and Gary Cooper, alluding to Lucille Ball would fit well within that aspect of Rodrigue’s style.
Fred and Lucy
2010/2025
20 x 24 inches
Edition of 150
Available at Rodrigue Studios and online at link in bio ⬆️
Explore the painting, The Blues Brothers and the Blue Dog, a notable work by George Rodrigue created in 2013. This acrylic on canvas measures 48 x 48 inches and is our Catalogue Raisonné highlight of the week.
The Rodrigue family is actively seeking to document all original works by George Rodrigue as they prepare for a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of his oeuvre. If you possess an original piece, they would appreciate your outreach.
For detailed information regarding the documentation process and requirements, please visit: https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or contact us at info@georgerodrigue.com
Explore the painting, The Blues Brothers and the Blue Dog, a notable work by George Rodrigue created in 2013. This acrylic on canvas measures 48 x 48 inches and is our Catalogue Raisonné highlight of the week.
The Rodrigue family is actively seeking to document all original works by George Rodrigue as they prepare for a comprehensive catalogue raisonné of his oeuvre. If you possess an original piece, they would appreciate your outreach.
For detailed information regarding the documentation process and requirements, please visit: https://georgerodrigue.com/catalogue-raisonne/ or contact us at info@georgerodrigue.com
This morning, the heart of New Orleans was shaken by an unspeakable act of violence. As we stand in shock and grief, we turn to George Rodrigue’s “God Bless America” as it captures the essence of our collective sorrow.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Sending all our love to our French Quarter community during this difficult time.
This morning, the heart of New Orleans was shaken by an unspeakable act of violence. As we stand in shock and grief, we turn to George Rodrigue’s “God Bless America” as it captures the essence of our collective sorrow.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Sending all our love to our French Quarter community during this difficult time.
George Rodrigue created the silkscreen print Big Texan Sky on the occasion of his exhibition, Blue Dogs in Texas, which opened at the Amarillo Museum of Art in 2012. Back then Rodrigue told Amarillo Magazine that the Blue Dog has “blended well into Texas for a long time, probably second only to Louisiana.” Now available as an estate stamped print, Big Texan Sky celebrates the iconography and landscape of the Lone Star State.
Rodrigue often remarked on the difference between the open, expansive landscape of Texas and the dense, oak tree accented landscape of Louisiana. In Big Texan Sky he emphasizes that openness by making the sky the majority of the print’s background. The aptly accessorized Blue Dog stretches almost the full height of the print; the sky and the Blue Dog are both bigger in Texas.
Big Texan Sky
2012/2024
Silkscreen on paper
Edition of 290, #225-#290 Estate Stamped Completed Edition
40 x 28 inches (sold unframed)
Available at Rodrigue Studios and online
George Rodrigue created the silkscreen print Big Texan Sky on the occasion of his exhibition, Blue Dogs in Texas, which opened at the Amarillo Museum of Art in 2012. Back then Rodrigue told Amarillo Magazine that the Blue Dog has “blended well into Texas for a long time, probably second only to Louisiana.” Now available as an estate stamped print, Big Texan Sky celebrates the iconography and landscape of the Lone Star State.
Rodrigue often remarked on the difference between the open, expansive landscape of Texas and the dense, oak tree accented landscape of Louisiana. In Big Texan Sky he emphasizes that openness by making the sky the majority of the print’s background. The aptly accessorized Blue Dog stretches almost the full height of the print; the sky and the Blue Dog are both bigger in Texas.
Big Texan Sky
2012/2024
Silkscreen on paper
Edition of 290, #225-#290 Estate Stamped Completed Edition
40 x 28 inches (sold unframed)
Available at Rodrigue Studios and online
On an evening in 1996, George Rodrigue invited his friends Jayne and Rich Brinton out to dinner at Bernardus Winery in Carmel, California. What the Brintons thought would be a regular night out turned out to be a surprise wedding ceremony.
The Brintons were already married, but their ceremony had been a small, intimate affair. George coordinated a second ceremony, allowing more of their friends and family to celebrate their union. He got a veil for Jayne and a boutonniere for Rich and painted Untitled (We Love Both of You) for the occasion. The painting hung at the wedding’s altar, a bright, visual symbol of love.
Rodrigue’s Blue Dog is almost entirely concealed by a large, red heart. Across the painting, an inscription reads, “we love both of you, because your heart has touched all of us.” An indication of the depth of intimacy shared between Rodrigue and the Brintons.
Beyond this original context, the work is mysterious and playful. The viewer might wonder if Rodrigue painted the full Blue Dog only to cover it with a heart. Or did he only paint the parts of the Blue Dog we see, the bits of ears and feet?
The openings in the heart to make the Blue Dog’s eyes visible calls to mind the slipcase cover of Rodrigue’s wildly successful Blue Dog book, released two years before he painted this canvas. This gesture of making space for the Dog’s eyes speaks to the idea that the eyes are the soul of Blue Dog.
Untitled (We Love Both of You)
1996
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 72 inches
Available and on display at Rodrigue Studios New Orleans. Contact us to learn more at info@georgerodrigue.com
On an evening in 1996, George Rodrigue invited his friends Jayne and Rich Brinton out to dinner at Bernardus Winery in Carmel, California. What the Brintons thought would be a regular night out turned out to be a surprise wedding ceremony.
The Brintons were already married, but their ceremony had been a small, intimate affair. George coordinated a second ceremony, allowing more of their friends and family to celebrate their union. He got a veil for Jayne and a boutonniere for Rich and painted Untitled (We Love Both of You) for the occasion. The painting hung at the wedding’s altar, a bright, visual symbol of love.
Rodrigue’s Blue Dog is almost entirely concealed by a large, red heart. Across the painting, an inscription reads, “we love both of you, because your heart has touched all of us.” An indication of the depth of intimacy shared between Rodrigue and the Brintons.
Beyond this original context, the work is mysterious and playful. The viewer might wonder if Rodrigue painted the full Blue Dog only to cover it with a heart. Or did he only paint the parts of the Blue Dog we see, the bits of ears and feet?
The openings in the heart to make the Blue Dog’s eyes visible calls to mind the slipcase cover of Rodrigue’s wildly successful Blue Dog book, released two years before he painted this canvas. This gesture of making space for the Dog’s eyes speaks to the idea that the eyes are the soul of Blue Dog.
Untitled (We Love Both of You)
1996
Acrylic on canvas
36 x 72 inches
Available and on display at Rodrigue Studios New Orleans. Contact us to learn more at info@georgerodrigue.com
