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Amanda Burden in her outfit for Truman Capote's Black and White ball
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Cecil Beaton (English, 1904–1980)
Model: Amanda Burden
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Illustrating design by: Cecil Beaton (English, 1904–1980)
Model: Amanda Burden
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
November 29, 1966
Medium/Technique
Black marker and black pen on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (65 x 38 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.363
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "The Chosen People" (Women's Wear Daily) (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)