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Five female models in summer clothes with green and blue background
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
Illustrating design by: Ralph Lauren (American, born in 1939)
For: Ralph Lauren, Inc.
Illustrating design by: Donna Karan and Louis Dell'Olio
For: Anne Klein & Co. (American, founded 1968)
Illustrating design by: Calvin Klein (American, born in 1942)
For: Calvin Klein, Inc. (American, founded 1968)
Illustrating design by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
For: Bill Blass, Inc. (American, founded 1970)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
Illustrating design by: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
Illustrating design by: Ralph Lauren (American, born in 1939)
For: Ralph Lauren, Inc.
Illustrating design by: Donna Karan and Louis Dell'Olio
For: Anne Klein & Co. (American, founded 1968)
Illustrating design by: Calvin Klein (American, born in 1942)
For: Calvin Klein, Inc. (American, founded 1968)
Illustrating design by: Bill Blass (American, 1922–2002)
For: Bill Blass, Inc. (American, founded 1970)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
January 16–31, 1981
Medium/Technique
Watercolor and colored pencil and black marker on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (47.5 x 34.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.977
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "First look at Summer" (W Magazine) (color)
Signed
Yes
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)