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Two female models wearing Armani skirt, jacket and boots ensembles
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Giorgio Armani (Italian, born in 1934)
Illustrating design by: Giorgio Armani (Italian, born in 1934)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel, white gouache on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 64 x 48.5 cm (25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1860
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models:
Left: model in fedora style hat wears turtleneck with long fur piece around neck, two belts at waist of front pleat skirt, thigh-length patterned double-breasted coat with lapels and buttons at wrists and high heeled boots.
Right:model in Fedora style, thick fur piece around neck, turtleneck, thigh-length solid coat pleated at waist with square pocket,patterned loose skirt, high heeled boots.
Top left corner of paper torn
Text on left in pencil: "more puffiness to fur on left VERTICAL ok MT OIS"
Text bottom right in pencil:"ARMANI C15203"
Signature on left in marker: "KPB"
Left: model in fedora style hat wears turtleneck with long fur piece around neck, two belts at waist of front pleat skirt, thigh-length patterned double-breasted coat with lapels and buttons at wrists and high heeled boots.
Right:model in Fedora style, thick fur piece around neck, turtleneck, thigh-length solid coat pleated at waist with square pocket,patterned loose skirt, high heeled boots.
Top left corner of paper torn
Text on left in pencil: "more puffiness to fur on left VERTICAL ok MT OIS"
Text bottom right in pencil:"ARMANI C15203"
Signature on left in marker: "KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)