Requires Photography
Female model in evening ensemble: top, skirt and heels
American
1976
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009), For Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Dimensions
Height x width: 24 13/16 x 19 5/16 in. (63 x 49 cm)
Accession Number
2009.2025
Medium or Technique
Black marker and ink wash on paper
Not On View
Collections
Americas, Contemporary Art, Prints and Drawings
Classifications
Fashion illustration depicting female model in romantic evening ensemble:white peasant style top with scoop ruffled neckline and full sleeves gathered into a ruffle at wrist, it’s tucked into a full long dark skirt tied at waist with a long sash arranged in a bow and fabric appears to be taffeta, pointed shoes
Text in pencil and marker: “4762 65 screen comb L & Tone Bergdorf 306 VERTICAL Jupe 10/14/76
Stamp: “tonight 1 insert”
Provenance
The artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf