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Five female models in extravagant luxurious peasant-style costumes
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba in 1933))
For: Adolfo, Inc. (American)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: House of Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)
For: YSL Rive Gauche
Illustrating design by: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
Illustrating design by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba in 1933))
For: Adolfo, Inc. (American)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: House of Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)
For: YSL Rive Gauche
Illustrating design by: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
September 3–10, 1976
Medium/Technique
Watercolor, metallic paint, colored crayon and black marker
Dimensions
Height x width: (60 x 46 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1209
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "Fashion looks – Fantasy" (W Magazine) From left to right: Adolfo; three by Yves Saint Laurent (two from his couture collection); Oscar de la Renta (color)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)