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Female model in French lingerie

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)

DIM

Printemps Department Store (French, founded 1865)

Fairchild Publications

Women's Wear Daily

June 9, 1988

Medium/TechniqueBlack marker and white paint on gray paper

DimensionsHeight x width: (44 x 36 cm)

Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf

Accession number2009.903

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ClassificationsFashion illustration

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ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)

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