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Female model in Balenciaga
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish (active in France), 1895–1972)
Client: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute
Illustrating design by: Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish (active in France), 1895–1972)
Client: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute
American
1973
Medium/Technique
Black marker on paper
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 Number2009.1430
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionDrawing commissioned by museum Appeared in the article entitled: "Balenciaga" (black and white)
Signed
Yes
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)