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Legendary society hostess Elsa Maxwell at her table at Le Club
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Model: Elsa Maxwell
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
Model: Elsa Maxwell
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: Women's Wear Daily
American
April 3, 1962
Medium/Technique
Charcoal on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: (44 x 27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1825
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "Le Club Arrogants" (Women's Wear Daily) Editorial illustration – society
Signed
Yes
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)