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Female model wearing sprite-like outfit and chain belt
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
1960s
Medium/Technique
Watercolor and black marker on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (55 x 41 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1547
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in Women's Wear Daily.
"Block sketched this figure after having lunch with John Fairchild and noticing a stylish woman wearing a chain-link belt."~Drawing Fashion: The Art of Kenneth Paul Block, Susan Mulcahy. This sketch appeared as the cover of this book.
(black and white and gray)
"Block sketched this figure after having lunch with John Fairchild and noticing a stylish woman wearing a chain-link belt."~Drawing Fashion: The Art of Kenneth Paul Block, Susan Mulcahy. This sketch appeared as the cover of this book.
(black and white and gray)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)