MARJORIE THOMPSON
Figurative 2
Portrait of Child at 6
Clay, 15" x 8", c. 1997
I created this portrait study of my son
from photographs as well as direct observation.
Christ Portrait
Clay, 20" x 12" x 6", c. 1997
This study was created from photographs of the Pieta by Michaelangelo.
Angel Study
Clay, 24" x 16" x 12, c. 1997
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Influenced by the angels of Bernini.
Romeo in the Guise of Hercules
The figure has a lion head helmet as Hercules had a lion pelt as his identifying garb.
Clay, pigment, fabric, wood, cast iron, 15" x 12" x 8", c. 1985 Created as a character for an ongoing project, this puppet is created with clay and the garment allows for puppet manipulation. The sleigh is a cast iron toy or antique model of an 18th or 19th century masquerade sleigh.
An exercise in sculpting a licensed character
Clay, pigment, fabric, wood, cast iron, 15" x 12" x 8", c. 1985 Created as a character for an ongoing project, this puppet is created with clay and the garment allows for puppet manipulation. The sleigh is a cast iron toy or antique model of an 18th or 19th century masquerade sleigh.
Character Sculptures ​
The Man In The Moon puppet was created for an ongoing project.