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Gloria Guinness seated and smoking in Gemini, her home near Palm Beach
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 – 2023)
For: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Model: Gloria Guinness
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Illustrating design by: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 – 2023)
For: House of Christian Dior (French, founded 1946)
Model: Gloria Guinness
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
February 7, 1962
Medium/Technique
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (62 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1205
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionCoverage Appeared in Women's Wear Daily (black and white); she wears a dress designed by herself
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)