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Two female models: left model in top, sweater, loose pants tucked into boots, pin and cap right model in dress, jacket, boots and hat
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: The New York Times
Designed by: Beene Bag
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: The New York Times
Designed by: Beene Bag
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, white-out on pastel paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in. (64 x 48.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1908
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models:
Model on left in turtleneck top, cowl-necked shaggy pullover sweater with a pin, loose pants tucked into tall flat boots and a cap
Model on right wears midi-length dress with loose skirt, collared neckline and buttons down to waist in front, short jacket tied at waist has piping trim on lapels, cuffs and pockets, worn with flat boots, brimmed hat with drawstring styled after a rain hat
Written: on left in blue pencil: "Vertical"
on bottom left in marker: "Bergdof's 65 screen combine and tone Hold blacks Solid"
on bottom right in ink and blue pencil: "Times 8/6/78 ok MA. Beene Bag OBC #16843 64%"
Signature on right in marker: "KPB"
Model on left in turtleneck top, cowl-necked shaggy pullover sweater with a pin, loose pants tucked into tall flat boots and a cap
Model on right wears midi-length dress with loose skirt, collared neckline and buttons down to waist in front, short jacket tied at waist has piping trim on lapels, cuffs and pockets, worn with flat boots, brimmed hat with drawstring styled after a rain hat
Written: on left in blue pencil: "Vertical"
on bottom left in marker: "Bergdof's 65 screen combine and tone Hold blacks Solid"
on bottom right in ink and blue pencil: "Times 8/6/78 ok MA. Beene Bag OBC #16843 64%"
Signature on right in marker: "KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)