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Female model in evening gown and earrings

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1980s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, white-out and black pastel on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 23 5/8 x 17 15/16 in. (60 x 45.5 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2113
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in an evening gown: wide full skirt , contrasting fitted decorative bodice has long v-shape waistline, boat neck and off shoulder tight sleeves ending above wrist, and wearing earrings

Written in marker side and bottom left: " Scassi SUB 10/30 #80112 X (w) Blass/Scassi 12 x 21 11/15
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)