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Long patterned dress blowing in wind
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Sketch from couture sketch book
Long patterned dress blowing in wind
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
mid 20th–20th century
Medium/Technique
Black marker on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 34 x 25.5 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3837
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionWoman wears long sleeves dress, fits through shoulders, drapes over bust, flows to floor length; v-shaped but in neck; all-over floral pattern. Text: "4 3/8" " (right); "3" BLOCK" (bottom)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)