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Image Not Available for Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit
Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit
Image Not Available for Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit

Gibson girl figure on poster for fashion exhibit

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute
December 1975
Medium/TechniqueBlack marker, charcoal and red paint on paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (64 x 48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.1091
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Image Not Available for Female model in wool checked apron-style tunic over hooded turtleneck
Female model in wool checked apron-style tunic over hooded turtleneck
Kenneth Paul Block
April 26, 1966
Image Not Available for Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt
Three female models in 1980s fashions – l to r – suit with pleated skirt (possibly Adolfo?); coat dress; and short fitted jacket over long skirt
Kenneth Paul Block
late 20th century
Two female models in blazers and white pants
Two female models in blazers and white pants
Kenneth Paul Block
January 14–21, 1983
Image Not Available for Three female models in pleated and gathered nightgowns
Three female models in pleated and gathered nightgowns
Kenneth Paul Block
May 3, 1984
Two female models in fall coats
Two female models in fall coats
Kenneth Paul Block
June 9, 1966
Image Not Available for Three models in fall fashions
Three models in fall fashions
Kenneth Paul Block
April 19, 1972 (publication date)
Image Not Available for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with feather after makeover
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with feather after makeover
Kenneth Paul Block
September 28–October 5, 1979
Image Not Available for Princess Caroline with blue headband after makeover
Princess Caroline with blue headband after makeover
Kenneth Paul Block
September 28–October 5, 1979
Image Not Available for Three female models in sophisticated sportswear for fall
Three female models in sophisticated sportswear for fall
Kenneth Paul Block
April 26, 1983
Image Not Available for Female model reclining in white slip
Female model reclining in white slip
Kenneth Paul Block
March 1990
Image Not Available for Jeanne Moreau in "Jules and Jim" casual costumes
Jeanne Moreau in "Jules and Jim" casual costumes
Kenneth Paul Block
May 13, 1962
Image Not Available for Six female models in sportswear inspired by Medieval times
Six female models in sportswear inspired by Medieval times
Kenneth Paul Block
April 29, 1971