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Female model in red-and-white polka dot chiffon gown
Female model in red-and-white polka dot chiffon gown

Female model in red-and-white polka dot chiffon gown

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
Fairchild Publications
W Magazine
January 14–21, 1983
Medium/TechniqueWhite paint and watercolor and black market on red paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (61 x 37 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.877
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
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