Untitled (Head of man smoking), circa 1980s, 1999, circa 1980s
Scope and Contents
Head of man smoking; Black and white: marker and pastel; Signed lower right; Client WWD
Dates
- Creation: 1999
- Creation: circa 1980s
Creator
- Passantino, Robert (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
Robert Passantino worked as a fashion illustrator for WWD starting around 1970. His illustrations were inspired by the thin, youthful models of the late 1960s. He enjoyed sketching footwear the best. The dancewear company Capezio offered Passantino a design position but the illustrator declined and continued to sketch.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Passantino, Robert, 1999
Physical Description
18 x 15 inches. Marker and pastel.
General
Robert Passantino worked as a fashion illustrator for WWD starting around 1970. His illustrations were inspired by the thin, youthful models of the late 1960s. He enjoyed sketching footwear the best. The dancewear company Capezio offered Passantino a design position but the illustrator declined and continued to sketch.
General
Published
Subject
- Passantino, Robert (Acquisition, Person)
- Women's Wear Daily (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository