Three female models in ready-to-wear clothes – two pants and a dress

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)

Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)

YSL Rive Gauche

Fairchild Publications

W Magazine

November 3, 1972

Medium/TechniqueBlack marker and oil paint and watercolor on green paper

DimensionsHeight x width: (49 x 44 cm)

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

Accession number2009.1300

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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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