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Wide brimmed sun hat and bikini
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Sketch from couture sketch book
Wide brimmed sun hat and bikini
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
mid 20th–20th century
Medium/Technique
Black marker and charcoal on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 35.5 x 32 cm (14 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3840
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionWoman wears wide brimmed textured sun hat with long light colored coat buttons down center front, dark bikini under, strappy shoes. Text: "3 1/2" " (right); "2 1/4" BLOCK" (bottom); "W E 31 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" 4/20 2" (left).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)