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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
1950–90
Medium/Technique
Charcoal on 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 Number2009.818
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionEditorial illustration – industry/designer portrait . Appeared in Women's Wear Daily (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)