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Three female models: left in hat, coat, pants and flats; middle in hat, coat, boots; right in short coat, skirt hose , flats, fur stole, scarf and hat
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Giorgio Armani (Italian, born in 1934)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
For: W Magazine
Designed by: Giorgio Armani (Italian, born in 1934)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
For: W Magazine
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel, white gouache on 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 Number2009.1927
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting three female models in winter ensembles:
Left: model in belted doublebreasted midlength coat, possibly fur, with standup collar and epaulets; slacks, flats and brimmed hat and gloves.
Middle: Model in heavy fabric or fur midlength coat with puffy sleeves gathered into buttoned cuff, its wide belt, cuffs and buttoned high collar are made of contrasting fabric, worn with heeled high boots and wide brim hat.
Right: Model in fur (?) hip-length coat closed with single button, has lapels and wide sleeves, worn over pleated midlength skirt; in textured hose,wing tip ties, scarf, wide brimmed hat, gloves and long fur stole.
Text in marker, pencil and ink: " VERTICAL 65 screen combo velox line & tone hold black solid 13 7/8 Bergdorfs "W" Sept. 15 Giorgio Armani 8/28 KPB"
Label: Quality Photo Engraving"
Tape residue upper right
Left: model in belted doublebreasted midlength coat, possibly fur, with standup collar and epaulets; slacks, flats and brimmed hat and gloves.
Middle: Model in heavy fabric or fur midlength coat with puffy sleeves gathered into buttoned cuff, its wide belt, cuffs and buttoned high collar are made of contrasting fabric, worn with heeled high boots and wide brim hat.
Right: Model in fur (?) hip-length coat closed with single button, has lapels and wide sleeves, worn over pleated midlength skirt; in textured hose,wing tip ties, scarf, wide brimmed hat, gloves and long fur stole.
Text in marker, pencil and ink: " VERTICAL 65 screen combo velox line & tone hold black solid 13 7/8 Bergdorfs "W" Sept. 15 Giorgio Armani 8/28 KPB"
Label: Quality Photo Engraving"
Tape residue upper right
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)