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Two female models in heels and Mollie Parnis dresses, right model also wears jacket,
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: Mollie Parnis (American, 1902–1992)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designed by: Mollie Parnis (American, 1902–1992)
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker,ink wash, white gouache on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 64 x 48.5 cm (25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1874
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models:
Left model wearing loose t-shape bodice with tie at neck, slit down center front, pleated skirt hits below knee, strappy heeled sandals
Right: model wearing Fortuny pleated loose long sleeved jacket with ribbon-tied neckline, v-neck bodice of dress trimed with ribbon that ties in bow and mid-length pleated skirt, strappy heels.
Text in ink, marker and pencil: "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "3965 TONIGHT INSERT" (bottom left); "COMBO 65 SC" (top right); "REDUCE COMB CUT" "16 11/16" "VERTICAL" "76" (right); "D.M. CRONDA C 1465 + MOLLIE PARNIS" (bottom right)
Signature at left in marker: "KPB"
Left model wearing loose t-shape bodice with tie at neck, slit down center front, pleated skirt hits below knee, strappy heeled sandals
Right: model wearing Fortuny pleated loose long sleeved jacket with ribbon-tied neckline, v-neck bodice of dress trimed with ribbon that ties in bow and mid-length pleated skirt, strappy heels.
Text in ink, marker and pencil: "BERGDORFS/ 65 SCREEN/ COMB. LINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID" "3965 TONIGHT INSERT" (bottom left); "COMBO 65 SC" (top right); "REDUCE COMB CUT" "16 11/16" "VERTICAL" "76" (right); "D.M. CRONDA C 1465 + MOLLIE PARNIS" (bottom right)
Signature at left in marker: "KPB"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)