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Fashion illustration depicting female model in dress, robe, and flats
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Hanae Mori (Japanese, born in 1926)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Hanae Mori (Japanese, born in 1926)
American
1978
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, graphite on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 18 7/8 in. (64 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1949
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in Poiret silouette dress; skirt draped from bodice's raised waistline into a swag of folds falling to model's right ankle, the bodice has a scoop neck and bold sun ray motif which contrasts with the skirt's bold foliate motif; dress is worn under a peignoir style robe with full sleeves gathered into narrow wristbands, it is kneelength and open down front, collarless with a neckline tie that cinches robe into close folds down front, worn over light hose and ballet style ribboned slippers
Text in pencil and ink: " VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. velox, line & tone hold black solid 10/29/78 2100 h Hanae Mori KPB 79%"
Paper is discolored and stained at right edge
Text in pencil and ink: " VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. velox, line & tone hold black solid 10/29/78 2100 h Hanae Mori KPB 79%"
Paper is discolored and stained at right edge
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)