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Two female models: left model in sweater top,skirt, hose, heeled boots; right model in long tunic, pants, heele ankle boots
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Anne Klein (American, 1923–1974)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Anne Klein (American, 1923–1974)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1978
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, white-out on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in. (64 x 48.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1954
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting two female models in casual separates
Left: Model in scoop neck long sleeve soft bloused sweater tucked into contrasting wrap-around skirt tied in front, narrow waistband, welting trims edge of skirt which is cut away to reveal lower legs, midtone hose and above ankle high heel boots
Right: Model in long blousy tunic, slit up sides, resembles man's French peasant shirt, full sleeves are rolled up forearm, small stand up collar and open long buttoned neckline; worn over narrow striped pants tapered at ankle and heeled ankle boots
Text in pencil and markwer: "KPB VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone Hold blacks solid Anne klein #!^826 7/9/78 2100 lines 70% !6""
Left: Model in scoop neck long sleeve soft bloused sweater tucked into contrasting wrap-around skirt tied in front, narrow waistband, welting trims edge of skirt which is cut away to reveal lower legs, midtone hose and above ankle high heel boots
Right: Model in long blousy tunic, slit up sides, resembles man's French peasant shirt, full sleeves are rolled up forearm, small stand up collar and open long buttoned neckline; worn over narrow striped pants tapered at ankle and heeled ankle boots
Text in pencil and markwer: "KPB VERTICAL Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone Hold blacks solid Anne klein #!^826 7/9/78 2100 lines 70% !6""
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)