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Jacqueline de Ribes (twice) in a Gres slik crepe dress with cut out sides, and a Dior gown
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Madame Grès (French, 1903–1993)
Illustrating design by: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 – 2023)
For: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Model: Jacqueline de Ribes
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
Illustrating design by: Madame Grès (French, 1903–1993)
Illustrating design by: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 – 2023)
For: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Model: Jacqueline de Ribes
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
May 28–June 4, 1976
Medium/Technique
Watercolor and black marker on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (56 x 38 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.364
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "Paris fashions for New Orleans ball" (W Magazine) (color)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)