Untitled (Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress), undated, 2001, undated
Scope and Contents
Figure in print ruffled sleeveless dress; Black and white: charcoal and gouache on gray paper
Dates
- Creation: 2001
- Creation: undated
Creator
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 2001
Physical Description
30 x 20 inches (mat), 22 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches (drawing). Charcoal and gouache on paper.
General
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.
General
Published
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository