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Female model in short skirt and coat, hose, heels, scarf, gloves, hat and earrings

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
Published by: The New York Times
American
1980s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, white out, black pastel on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 24 x 18 7/8 in. (61 x 48 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2160
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in sjort skirt, short coat collarles v-neck with tow buttons, dark hose, heels, scarf, brimmed hat and earrings

Written at bottom in ink: "03084501"

Original has torn bottom right corner, covered with vellum, loosened from cardboard mounting, the bottom of which has written in marker: "#8450 DS Oscar de la Renta 5x21 3/18 NYT 49.8"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)