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Female model in YSL fur coat, blouse, skirt, hose and high heeled boots
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: Vogue magazine
Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: Vogue magazine
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash and black pastel on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 41.9 x 33 cm (16 1/2 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1889
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in mid-length fur coat worn over low-cut blouse, skirt with slit up side,hose, high heeled boots with straps over ankle and calf.
Text in marker and pencil on paper: "40% GHOST/ 28% VERTICAL/ BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE + TONE/ 40% TINT"(left); "6 1/2"/ 1 VELOX + 1 VELOX FLOPPED/ OCTOBER VOGUE/ YSL/ #11996" (right).
Text in marker and pencil on paper: "40% GHOST/ 28% VERTICAL/ BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE + TONE/ 40% TINT"(left); "6 1/2"/ 1 VELOX + 1 VELOX FLOPPED/ OCTOBER VOGUE/ YSL/ #11996" (right).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)