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Portrait of Greta Garbo

Portrait of Greta Garbo

(American, 1925–2009)
(Swedish (active in the United States) 1905–1990)
about 1955
Medium/TechniqueCharcoal and white paint on charcoal paper
DimensionsHeight x width: (62 x 48 cm)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.1827
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Four female models in New York couture for evening
Four female models in New York couture for evening
Kenneth Paul Block
April 29, 1963
Three female models in couture gowns
Three female models in couture gowns
Kenneth Paul Block
April 29, 1963
Image Not Available for Amanda Burden in black dress and pearls at a fashion show
Amanda Burden in black dress and pearls at a fashion show
Kenneth Paul Block
1960s
Image Not Available for Jacqueline Kennedy in white suit with gloves in hand
Jacqueline Kennedy in white suit with gloves in hand
Kenneth Paul Block
mid 20th–late 20th century
Image Not Available for Two female models in fur coats, one with harlequin tights
Two female models in fur coats, one with harlequin tights
Kenneth Paul Block
about 1957
Daisy Fellowes in profile in evening gown
Daisy Fellowes in profile in evening gown
Kenneth Paul Block
December 19, 1962
Image Not Available for Liz Taylor in mink-lined hooded raincoat for her film, "The V.I.Ps"
Liz Taylor in mink-lined hooded raincoat for her film, "The V.I.Ps"
Kenneth Paul Block
April 22, 1963
Image Not Available for Two female models in dresses with short jackets, one wearing scarf on head, other with hat
Two female models in dresses with short jackets, one wearing scarf on head, other with hat
Kenneth Paul Block
November 1, 1960
Image Not Available for Sophia Loren in black chiffon gown embroidered in gold with fur cuffs, worn to London opening of her film "Lady L"
Sophia Loren in black chiffon gown embroidered in gold with fur cuffs, worn to London opening of her film "Lady L"
Kenneth Paul Block
November 26, 1965
Image Not Available for Barbra Streisand in fur hat and gloves
Barbra Streisand in fur hat and gloves
Kenneth Paul Block
mid 20th–late 20th century
Image Not Available for Isabel Eberstadt in patterned coat over polka dot dress
Isabel Eberstadt in patterned coat over polka dot dress
Kenneth Paul Block
1960s
Image Not Available for Catherine Deneuve (three times) in different outfits from Real, a store in Paris
Catherine Deneuve (three times) in different outfits from Real, a store in Paris
Kenneth Paul Block
December 11, 1964