Block, Kenneth Paul, 1924-2009 (1924-2009)
Dates
- Existence: 1924-2009
Biography
Kenneth Paul Block was an American fashion illustrator. He worked as an in-house artist for Fairchild Publications and was featured prominently in their magazines Women's Wear Daily and W. His personal clientele included fashion retailers including Bergdorf-Goodman, Lord &Taylor, and Bonwit-Teller. His long-term life partner was fellow artist and fabric designer Morton Ribyat.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Untitled (Figure in bow-tied tunic, pleated skirt and hat), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
Figure in bow-tied tunic, pleated skirt and hat; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center left; Client Anglo Fabrics
Untitled (Figure in outsized plaid jacket), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
Figure in outsized plaid jacket, knee socks and beret; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics
Untitled (Figure in outsized plaid jacket), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
Figure in outsized plaid jacket, knee socks and beret; Black and white: marker and charcoal; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics
Untitled (Figure in pantsuit holding hat), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
Figure in pantsuit holding hat; Black and white: marker and wash; Signed center right; Client Anglo Fabrics
Untitled (Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress), undated, 2001, undated
Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress; Black and white: charcoal and gouache on gray paper
Untitled (Seated figure in short jacket and dirndl skirt), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s
Seated figure in short jacket and dirndl skirt; Black and white: marker and wash; Signed center left; Client Anglo Fabrics
Untitled (Three figures, one in sleeveless sheath, one in pinstriped tunic, one in ruffled sleeves), undated, 2001, undated
Three figures, one in sleeveless sheath, one in pinstriped tunic, one in ruffled sleeves; Black and white: charcoal and gouache on gray paper