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The Duchess of Windsor in Yves Saint Laurent gown

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
For: House of Saint Laurent (French, founded 1961)
Model: Wallis Simpson, known as The Duchess of Windsor (American, 1895 or 1896–1986)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
April 9, 1962

Medium/Technique Charcoal with opaque white paint on paper
Dimensions Height x width: (59 x 40 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1202
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "The Duchess of Windsor in St. Laurent's Evening Blue" (Women's Wear Daily) (black and white)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)