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Kaish, Morton, 1927- (1927-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1927-

Biography

Morton Kaish (1927- ) is an American artist known for his paintings, prints, and fashion illustrations. During the 1950s and 1960s, Kaish worked as a fashion illustrator for publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and Lord & Taylor. In addition, Kaish was a Professor of Art and Design at FIT for 25 years. While teaching at FIT, Kaish developed and led a study abroad program in Florence, Italy. Kaish has also been in Art-in-residence at a number of universities in the United States. His works have been featured in many museum exhibits across the country.

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Untitled (Old man in wheelchair with male and female figures), undated, 1983, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.90
Scope and Contents

Old man in wheelchair with male and female figures; Black and white: charcoal; Signed

Dates: 1983; undated

Untitled (Profile head applying lipstick), undated, 1983, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.140
Scope and Contents

Profile head applying lipstick; Color: charcoal and acrylics; Signed

Dates: 1983; undated

Untitled (Seated figure in sweater, capri pants and beads), circa 1950s, 1993, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.86
Scope and Contents

Seated figure in sweater, capri pants and beads; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed

Dates: 1993; circa 1950s

Untitled (Three cut and pasted figures, two in dirndls, one in jacket dress), circa 1950s, 1993, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.89
Scope and Contents

Three cut and pasted figures, two in dirndls, one in jacket dress; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed

Dates: 1993; circa 1950s

Untitled (Two figures in bras, lounging), undated, 1983, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.141
Scope and Contents

Two figures in lounging bras; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor

Dates: 1983; undated

Untitled (Two heads in veiled hats, one floral, one rhinestone trimmed), circa 1950s, 1993, circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.84
Scope and Contents

Two heads in veiled hats, one floral, one rhinestone trimmed; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed

Dates: 1993; circa 1950s