Based on a 1990 painting by the same title, the playful scene depicts a Blue Dog in a box situated in a classic Rodrigue landscape. The painting pays homage to Rodrigue’s real life dog, Tiffany, who was originally brought home to the Rodrigue family in a box. The Blue Dog in a box can also be understood as a larger metaphor for Rodrigue’s work. Rodrigue often spoke about the Blue Dog as a visual vehicle for him to explore new ideas and comment on contemporary culture. With that in mind, the box

Ever wonder how George Rodrigue invented the Blue Dog? Wendy Rodrigue shares this story and many more during her tours of The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. Join us for tours today, Friday, June 6 and tomorrow, Saturday, June 7. For more information and tour times visit our website. Look under the Events tab and click on Register for Events. #museumtours #louisianaartist @life.and.legacy @wendy.rodrigue | Alexandria Museum of Art

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