NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Acclaimed Louisiana artist George Rodrigue was best known for his world-famous “Blue Dog” paintings, and now, his life story is being told in a new documentary film airing on PBS.
A ‘NOVA’ special examines the question of canine communication—and whether the internet’s viral ‘button dogs’ have any actual grasp of language.
From his iconic “Blue Dog” paintings to his acclaimed, authentic bayou-inspired works, George Rodrigue played an integral role in visually and publicly elevating Cajun tradition and folklore across ...