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THE ORIGINAL BLUE DEVILS, Devil's Tail

Item Number
401
Estimated Value
60 USD
Opening Bid
30 USD

Item Description

Revere La Noue is an award winning filmmaker and artist based in New York City and Durham, North Carolina. His work is shown widely: world class art museums and galleries, The Pacific Film Archives for Alternative filmmaking, national and international film festivals, movie theaters, and national television broadcasts.

The Original Mascot Print Series features artwork depicting the history and spirit behind the collegiate icons loved by millions of people across the country.  By using giclee prints as his final form, Revere mixes layers of organic fine art to create complex images with great depth, texture, and movement!

THE ORIGINAL BLUE DEVILS, Devil's Tail
Today the origin of the Duke University mascot is virtually forgotten, even though its instant, national recognition has long been established. Fans are often surprised to discover the Blue Devils' origin is more military and patriotic than religious. During World War I the Chasseurs Alpins, the French Alpine Light Infantry Battalion, nicknamed "les Diables Bleus" or "the Blue Devils," were well known, valiant soldiers. They first gained attention when their unique training and alpine knowledge was counted upon to break the stalemate of trench warfare in the French Alps. The Blue Devils won accolades for their courage. Their distinctive blue uniform, with flowing cape and jaunty beret, captured the public imagination. When the United States entered the war, units of the French Blue Devils toured the country helping raise money and recruit soldiers to the war effort. Irving Berlin captured their spirit in song describing them as "strong and active, most attractive . . . those Devils, the Blue Devils of France." In 1922, The Trinity Chronicle began the academic year referring to the Duke University athletic teams as the Blue Devils. The freshman class was comprised of the first post-war students, and the rest of the student body was full of returning veterans - at that time the mascot name needed no explanation.
  • 11 by 14 in. additional white border fits standard frame:
  • Precision, microscopic detail and rich texture.:
  • Archival inks retain full color vibrancy for at least 75 years.

Thank You Revere La Noue!

Learn more about Revere at:

www.lightrainmedia.com