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Marjorie Joy Vogel
Born(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930
Died(2007-08-18)August 18, 2007
OccupationArtist

Marjorie Joy Vogel was an artist and illustrator known for her architectural drawings of Rhode Island structures.

Vogel was born on October 31, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio. Her parents were Theodore Suman and Margaret Suman. Vogel graduated from Bowling Green University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She trained in drawing at the Philippine Women's University, École nationale des arts du Sénégal, the Boston Architectural Center, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Vogel started a business, Rhode Island Originals, in North Kingstown when she moved to Rhode Island in the 1970s. She created illustrations, paintings and drawings, and produced architectural drawings, often based on places in Rhode Island.

During her career, Vogel's work was commissioned by the United States Capitol Historical Society, and displayed at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, and the Smithsonian Institution. [1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame: Marjorie Joy Vogel, Inducted 2008". www.riheritagehalloffame.org. Retrieved 2019-08-14.

Category:Artists from Rhode Island