Ralph Chesse was an artist whose work spanned almost all of the 20th century. Before 1950, mostly painted African-American figures recalling his boyhood in New Orleans. He also became a self-taught Marionettist. He carved puppets and enacted everything from Shakespeare to Marionette kits for kids. In 1953, he was asked to create a children's nature show and created The Wonderful World of Brother Buzz. That show became the longest running children's TV show in San Francisco history. It ran from 1953 to 1969:
A Marionette of the singer Tiny Tim |
A creative giant.
ReplyDeleteVery cool collection and artist!
ReplyDeleteTiny Tim! I remember that name. Art is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
I love them all, but the last one is my favorite.
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