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Sketch from couture sketch book


YSL woman wearing flipped fedora
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
American
about 1969

Medium/Technique Black marker on paper
Dimensions Length x width: 39 x 27.5 cm (15 3/8 x 10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2289.17
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionImage pieced together using tape. Woman wearing black fedora with flip in back, coat with square pockets, black pencil skirt, heels. Text on paper: "ST. LAURENT" (left of figure); "89" (top left).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)