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Female model in Proustian evening dress in green silk taffeta from Fall-winter 1971-72
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: House of Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: House of Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
December 16–23, 1983
Medium/Technique
Colored pencil or crayon and black marker on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (42 x 31 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1076
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "YSL retrospective" (W Magazine) (color)
Signed
Yes
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)