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Portrait of Elsa Schiaparelli

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Model: Elsa Schiaparelli (Italian (active in France), 1890–1973)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
1950–90

Medium/Technique Charcoal on paper
Dimensions Height x width: (63 x 48 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.818
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionEditorial illustration – industry/designer portrait . Appeared in Women's Wear Daily (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)