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Female model in swimsuit, jacket, headscarf, sandals, wearing sunglasses and bangles
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Fendi (Italian, founded in 1925)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Fendi (Italian, founded in 1925)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, black pastel on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 24 13/16 x 18 7/8 in. (63 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1941
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in one piece swimsuit of solid fabric, has a straight neckline and spaghetti straps with belt of twisted sash decorated with three small balls, a men's style shirt/jacket printed with small rectangles and worn unbuttoned, heeled hirachis, a headscarf covers head and wraps around neck, sunglasses and bangle bracelets
Text in pencil and marker: VERTiCAL -Alex please crop on left side only, if necessary and move KPB to right KPB Please rush SUN AD Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line and tone hold blacks solid 6 5/16"
Text in pencil and marker: VERTiCAL -Alex please crop on left side only, if necessary and move KPB to right KPB Please rush SUN AD Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line and tone hold blacks solid 6 5/16"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)