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MadameGiry — Am I Fonder of Dolls

Published: 2009-04-21 05:52:04 +0000 UTC; Views: 1390; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 45
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Description Sooo..... this is my entry for 's 'Gender Bender' phanart contest.

Those of you who have not seen the Lloyd Webber stage version might be a bit lost right now. Basically, the Phantom has this mannequin of Christine that he dresses up in a bridal gown that he reveals to her when he takes her down to his lair under the Opera for the first time. At the end of the show, when they return to the lair for the finale, the mannequin is shown, sprawled on the Phantom's gothic throne-like chair, stripped of all clothing except for shoes and the wedding veil.

So, basically, I switched it so that it was a Raoul-esque groom mannequin instead... if that makes any sense... complete with his top hat and signature (strategically placed) white scarf.

Anyhow... the title is a quote is from the 'Little Lotte' song, and the design of the throne is based on the late Maria Bjornson's magnificent vision.

Thanks to for help with reference photos.

Designs copyright to Maria Bjornson and The Really Useful Group.
Drawing copyright to me.
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Medium: Ballpoint pen and black Sharpie marker on watercolor paper.
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Comments: 19

musical-miss [2009-08-21 02:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Such a fascinating concept, and well executed to boot! Most people would just put Erik in a dress (which still makes for some fantastic pieces), but it's amazing to see something so different and original. The expression on his face is creeping me out and the detail on the chair is wonderful.

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my-daroga [2009-04-28 04:35:10 +0000 UTC]

I love this take on the contest--I mean, finding another angle. Very nice.

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MadameGiry In reply to my-daroga [2009-04-30 03:05:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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EmmaRoseStrange [2009-04-28 00:06:25 +0000 UTC]

I really like the idea to this!

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MadameGiry In reply to EmmaRoseStrange [2009-04-30 03:05:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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DarthxErik [2009-04-25 18:04:08 +0000 UTC]

purfect. I love this.

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MadameGiry In reply to DarthxErik [2009-04-30 03:06:02 +0000 UTC]

Hee, thanks for the comment and fav!

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DarthxErik In reply to MadameGiry [2009-04-30 17:14:39 +0000 UTC]

no problem!

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Opergeist [2009-04-24 15:06:10 +0000 UTC]

Hah! Nice...that hurts me a little to think about.

Makes me twitch a little.

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MadameGiry In reply to Opergeist [2009-04-30 03:06:09 +0000 UTC]

Mwahahahaha.

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LadyGenivive [2009-04-23 06:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Best Picture EVER!

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RJDaae [2009-04-21 15:06:42 +0000 UTC]

What a great concept!
I wasn't holding out much hope for this contest, because I figured all the entries would just end up being (basically) pictures of Erik in a dress. Thanks for coming up with something so original!

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MadameGiry In reply to RJDaae [2009-04-21 21:06:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yeah, I was going to do a femme version of Red Death, but seeing as I'm fresh off of Samurai Red Death from the last contest I dug a little more for something not-so-obvious and a little silly. Glad you like and thank you!

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revassez [2009-04-21 12:28:58 +0000 UTC]

I love the fact that "he" is still wearing the top hat! The expression on the face is great too... it makes it look kind of creepy. Very well done all around!

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MadameGiry In reply to revassez [2009-04-21 14:21:04 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, yeah, I was trying to get that plastic doll face look. Thank you!

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AlexielRavenswood [2009-04-21 06:07:34 +0000 UTC]

That is so wrong. lol

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Sylent-Fantome [2009-04-21 06:00:55 +0000 UTC]

hehehe that's awesome; made my day.

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MadameGiry In reply to Sylent-Fantome [2009-04-21 06:02:52 +0000 UTC]

Haha, glad you like! And here I thought people would think I was batsh!t crazy ... well, not that I'm totally sane, either.

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Sylent-Fantome In reply to MadameGiry [2009-04-21 17:22:54 +0000 UTC]

Eh nawwww

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