Untitled (Profile head applying lipstick), undated, 1983, undated
Scope and Contents
Profile head applying lipstick; Color: charcoal and acrylics; Signed
Dates
- Creation: 1983
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Kaish, Morton, 1927- (1927-) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Kaish, Morton, 1927-, 1983
Physical Description
13 x 16 inches. Charcoal and acrylics.
General
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.
General
Published
Subject
- Kaish, Morton, 1927- (1927-) (Acquisition, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository