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Sophia Loren in black chiffon gown embroidered in gold with fur cuffs, worn to London opening of her film "Lady L"

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 – 2023)
For: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Model: Sophia Loren (Italian, born in 1934)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
November 26, 1965

Medium/Technique Charcoal and white paint on paper
Dimensions Height x width: (63 x 26 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.383
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "Lady L" (Women's Wear Daily)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)