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YSL jacket with paillettes
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
American
about 1966

Medium/Technique Black marker on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (35 x 27 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3844.98
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionWoman wearing pink and purple skull cap, jacket with buttons center front, no collar, paillettes; wide legged trousers with stripe down side. Text on paper: "YSL #2" (top left), "PINK AND PURPLE," "ALL OUTLINED IN PAILLETTES," "SHOCKING ON BLACK" (right).
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)