Portrait of Zandra Rhodes
Artist
Derek Boshier (British, 1937–2024)British, 1937–2024
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Portrait of Zandra Rhodes
Date1984
PlaceHouston, Texas, United States
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions100 × 45 1/2 in. (254 × 115.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist
Object number93.64
Not on view
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Following her debut in 1969, Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) revolutionized British fashion, drawing inspiration from world cultures, rock music, ballet, theater, and the streets of London. In 1984 her compatriot Derek Boshier (1937–2024) portrayed Rhodes during one of her many trunk shows at Houston’s Sakowitz department store, posed en pointe like a ballerina at curtain call, draped in one of her brilliantly patterned chiffon gowns, as ribbons and bows rain down upon her.
ProvenanceThe artist; given to MFAH, 1993.
Exhibition History"Derek Boshier," Houston: Texas Gallery, January 9 - 31, 1987.
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