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Female model in safari-inspired shirt dress
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
Illustrating design by: Valentino Garavani (known as Valentino) (Italian, born in 1932)
For: House of Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)
American
1970s–1980s
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 Number2009.2042
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in safari shirt dress with bag slung over shoulder. Written in marker in lower left corner: "Valentino #15294" In marker on bottom: "Bergdorfs / 65 screen / comb Line & Tone / Hold Blacks / Solid"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)