The Finish Line
2001 by George Rodrigue
Approximate size, 54 x 90 inches
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Signed by the artist
Availability subject to change without notice.
While attending art school in Los Angeles, Rodrigue deepened his appreciation for the titans of art. Artists like Michelangelo, Ingres, and Manet influenced Rodrigue, specifically when it came to depictions of the human figure. Such an influence is evident in The Finish Line. A provocative painting of a reclining nude, The Finish Line demonstrates both Rodrigue’s adeptness at figure painting and the Blue Dog’s versatility. Often categorized as pop art owing to its graphic design and saturated color, in The Finish Line, Rodrigue brings the dog into the realm of surrealism. By combining the classical nude with a deconstructed Blue Dog, Rodrigue highlights the unexpected associations common in surrealism.
