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Female model in evening ensemble of dress and wrap
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, graphite, white gouache on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 18 7/8 in. (64 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2034
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in evening gown and matching wrap with large scale Japanese inspired floral and wave motifs printed on softly draped fabric: the dress bodice is plain solid and has low straight elasticized neckline across bust and is gathered into a wide waistband of floorlength broadly printed skirt; dress is worn under a softly draped sleeved wrap draped off model's shoulders and appears cut on the bias, sleeves widen towards wrist and French hem creates soft curves
Text in pencil, ink and marker: "VERTICAL KPB 17 1/2 comb. Line & tone holds blacks solid Bergdorfs"
Text in pencil, ink and marker: "VERTICAL KPB 17 1/2 comb. Line & tone holds blacks solid Bergdorfs"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)