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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
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
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)