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Portrait of Elsa Schiaparelli
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Model: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Illustrating design by: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Model: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
July 13, 1960
Medium/Technique
Charcoal on tracing paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (31 x 22 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.812
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)