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Portrait of Lili Rheims, seated in tweed Chanel suit
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)
For: House of Chanel (French, founded 1909)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Illustrating design by: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (French, 1883–1971)
For: House of Chanel (French, founded 1909)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
December 4, 1964
Medium/Technique
Charcoal and white paint on gray paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (64 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1398
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionEditorial illustration – society Appeared in the article entitled: "Comme it faut a Paris" (Women's Wear Daily) (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)