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Female model in fur coat, long gown and heels

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Published by: New Yorker Magazine
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, graphite and white-out on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 16 15/16 x 13 3/4 in. (43 x 35 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2016
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in a long hooded fur coat of vertical pelts, it appears slit up sides to thigh revealing a sheer long gown underneath, worn with heels

Text in marker and ink":"KPB 1/4" 47/110sc shoot for solids VERTICAL Fur New Yorker 7 x 10 3/16 12/1 12091 443v"

Format is two pieces of paper glued at bottom; glued has seeped through and stained surface
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)