Photographed for LIFE in front of a 200 year old house in the Passage du Commerce-Saint-Andre; Desses’ high-waisted chiffon dress features a signature closely molded Directoire style with streamers falling from the bosom. A neighborhood feline looks on with amusement. Another version of this photograph appeared in the September 5, 1955 issue of LIFE. All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner.

*Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out.

10″ x 15″ image on 11″ x 17″ paper, 13.75″ x 20″ image on 17″ x 22″ paper, 22″ x 32″ image on 24″ x 36″ paper