A striking example of Irving Penn's masterful fashion photography, this image captures Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn — Penn's wife and one of the era's most celebrated models — adorned in a sculptural Rochas mermaid dress that epitomizes mid-century haute couture elegance. Shot in Paris, Penn's precise compositional sensibility and masterful use of light transform the garment into something beyond fashion, elevating it to the realm of fine art portraiture. Part of a limited edition of 25, this aluminum flush-mounted print bears Penn's own signature and annotations, underscoring its status as a carefully considered and highly collectible artistic artifact.