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Group of 2,106 fashion illustrations and archival material
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
1950s–1990s
Medium/Technique
Marker on paper; gouache on paper; watercolor on paper; pencil; ink
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.350-2193
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionGroup of 2,106 fashion illustrations, sketches, studies, and paintings by Kenneth Paul Block, comprising The Kenneth Paul Block Archive. Includes two couture sketchbooks, many illustrations from Yves Saint Laurent, Halston, Courreges, Dior, and others. The archival material comprises tearsheets and other ephemera from throughout Block's career, including pages from Women's Wear Daily and W magazine.
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)