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Three female models In Basile separates: tunic with harem pants and heels, pants suit with blouse, coat, scarf, hat and heels, skirt suit with blouse, hose, gillies and cap
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Basile
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: The New York Times
Designer: Basile
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: The New York Times
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel, white-out on pastel paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 23 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (59 x 47 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1919
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting three female models in separates:
Left: polka dot v-neck long slleve tunic slit up front, printed narrow harem pants, with matching broad sash tied at hips and heels
Middle: low cut collared blouse, mannish pinstripe pants suit, collared broad plaid midi coat with buttons down front, wide sleeves and broad cuffs, strap heels, scarf and fedora style hat
Right: blouse, vertical pattern fabric for suit consisting of side slit skirt and loose tailored hip length jacket suit, textured hose, gillies and cap
Text in pencil and marker: "Bergdorf's 65 screen comb.line & tone Hold black solid 68% VERTICAL 14 3/8 Times Aug. 20,78 BASILE 1200"
Signature in marker at left: "KPB"
Illustration is in two sections joined down center
Left: polka dot v-neck long slleve tunic slit up front, printed narrow harem pants, with matching broad sash tied at hips and heels
Middle: low cut collared blouse, mannish pinstripe pants suit, collared broad plaid midi coat with buttons down front, wide sleeves and broad cuffs, strap heels, scarf and fedora style hat
Right: blouse, vertical pattern fabric for suit consisting of side slit skirt and loose tailored hip length jacket suit, textured hose, gillies and cap
Text in pencil and marker: "Bergdorf's 65 screen comb.line & tone Hold black solid 68% VERTICAL 14 3/8 Times Aug. 20,78 BASILE 1200"
Signature in marker at left: "KPB"
Illustration is in two sections joined down center
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)