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Sketch from couture sketch book

(American, 1925–2009)
(French, born in 1923)
about 1969
Medium/TechniqueBlack marker on paper
DimensionsLength x width: 35 x 27 cm (13 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2009.2289.21
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsFashion illustration
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)
Female model in a large deep brimmed hat
Kenneth Paul Block
1980s
Amanda Burden in her outfit for Truman Capote's Black and White ball
Amanda Burden in her outfit for Truman Capote's Black and White ball
Kenneth Paul Block
November 29, 1966
Kay Thompson on animal rug
Kenneth Paul Block
May 13, 1965
The Duchess of Windsor in fur coat
Kenneth Paul Block
mid 20th–20th century
Female model in blue denim robe over cotton leggings and shirt
Kenneth Paul Block
February 13, 1986
Four female models in loungewear
Kenneth Paul Block
February 13, 1986
Two female models in loungewear
Kenneth Paul Block
February 13, 1986
Three female models in sportswear
Kenneth Paul Block
June 27, 1985 (publication date)
Four female models in summer clothes
Four female models in summer clothes
Kenneth Paul Block
January 25–February 1, 1988
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
Female model in white t-shirt and print skirt with suspenders
Kenneth Paul Block
September 24, 1982
Three shoes for spring, one red and white polka dots
Three shoes for spring, one red and white polka dots
Kenneth Paul Block
December 14–21, 1987