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Portrait of Valentina, fashion and costume designer
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Model: Valentina (American (born in Russia), 1904–1989)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Illustrating design by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Model: Valentina (American (born in Russia), 1904–1989)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
mid 20th–20th century
Medium/Technique
Charcoal on gray paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (63 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.809
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionEditorial illustration – society or designer/industry portrait Appeared in Women's Wear Daily (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)