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Female model in Geoffrey Beene dress and heels
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Geoffrey Beene (American, 1927–2004)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, white gouache on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 64 x 48.5 cm (25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1859
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in wearing polka dot dress or matching separates:loose-fitting peasant top gathered at neck, cuffs, and waist, full skirtis patterned with horizontal stripes along bottom half; heels with strap around ankle.
Text on left in pencil and ink: "VERTICAL""CCOOMLE, R.CURT, BEENE #15893"
Text at bottom right; "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMLE. HEINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID"
Text on left in pencil and ink: "VERTICAL""CCOOMLE, R.CURT, BEENE #15893"
Text at bottom right; "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMLE. HEINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)