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Image Not Available for Two female models leaping in print jumpsuits, one cotton (left) and one silk for evening (right)
Two female models leaping in print jumpsuits, one cotton (left) and one silk for evening (right)
Image Not Available for Two female models leaping in print jumpsuits, one cotton (left) and one silk for evening (right)

Two female models leaping in print jumpsuits, one cotton (left) and one silk for evening (right)

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Bill Tice
Swirl
Fairchild Publications
1950–90
Medium/TechniqueWatercolor and black marker and black paint on paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (52 x 41 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.1129
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Two female models in skirts and jackets and sandals with red sun
Two female models in skirts and jackets and sandals with red sun
Kenneth Paul Block
March 3–10, 1978
Five female models in ski and apres-ski fashions
Five female models in ski and apres-ski fashions
Kenneth Paul Block
January 23–30, 1976
Female model in yellow peignior coat over matching nightgown
Female model in yellow peignior coat over matching nightgown
Kenneth Paul Block
March 17–24, 1978
Five female models in resort wear by NY designers – lots of white and blue and black
Five female models in resort wear by NY designers – lots of white and blue and black
Kenneth Paul Block
August 1, 1988
Two female models wearing a "feminine and diaphanous" look for spring – at left, for day, silk shirt and slim skirt with crocheted cardigan; and at right, for evening geometric-print tunic over a long slim skirt
Two female models wearing a "feminine and diaphanous" look for spring – at left, for day, silk shirt and slim skirt with crocheted cardigan; and at right, for evening geometric-print tunic over a long slim skirt
Kenneth Paul Block
November 14–21, 1975
Image Not Available for Four female models in evening gowns on blue paper
Four female models in evening gowns on blue paper
Kenneth Paul Block
1950–90
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 Five female models in colorful tunics, then a trend, all by YSL
Five female models in colorful tunics, then a trend, all by YSL
Kenneth Paul Block
March 19–26, 1976
Image Not Available for Three female models in ready-to-wear clothes – two pants and a dress
Three female models in ready-to-wear clothes – two pants and a dress
Kenneth Paul Block
November 3, 1972
Image Not Available for Three female models in pants with sweaters and one, the "Ludwig" cape
Three female models in pants with sweaters and one, the "Ludwig" cape
Kenneth Paul Block
April 20, 1973
Image Not Available for Female model in purple coat and blue pants with background scene
Female model in purple coat and blue pants with background scene
Kenneth Paul Block
1980s
Female model in plaid suit with big buttons and matching shawl
Female model in plaid suit with big buttons and matching shawl
Kenneth Paul Block
September 1992