Lisa Fonssagrives

Twelve Beauties, 1947 | Irving Penn
In 1947 Vogue asked Irving  Penn to do a group portrait of the most photographed models of the decade. They were dressed by the American designers Claire McCardell, Hattie Carnegie, Traina-Norell, Nettie Rosenstein, and Charles James. From left to right, the models are Meg Mundy, Marilyn Ambrose, Helen Bennett, Dana Jenney, Betty McLauchlen (on stepladder), Lisa Fonssagrives, Lily Carlson, Dorian Leigh (reclining), Andrea Johnson, Elizabeth Gibons, Muriel Maxwell (on stepladder) and Kay Herman.

Harlequin Dress, 1950 | Irving Penn
Penn gave full expression to the "precision" trend in this photograph from April 1, 1950. The clarity with which he depicted the very definite shapes in the harlequin dress worn by his wife, Lisa Fonssagrives, imparted a unique visual impact.

Lisa Hands with Vase and Flowers, 1941 | Horst P. Horst

Lisa as V.O.G.U.E., 1940 | Horst P. Horst

Lisa Fonssagrives on  the Eiffel Tower | Erwin Blumenfeld | Vogue 1939

Sand Fence,  1935 | Fernan Fonssagrives

Le Plage De Cabasson, 1936 | Fernan Fonssagrives

The Eye, c.1954 | Fernand Fonssagrives

Sailor Hat,  1949 | Fernan Fonssagrives

Fibonacci’s Dream |  Fernand Fonssagrives

Nu Sable,1949 | Fernand Fonssagrives

 Lisa with Harp, 1939 | Horst P. Horst

Grande Jete, 1935 | Fernand Fonssagrives

Nip UP, 1935 |  Fernand Fonssagrives

Mexican Extravaganza, 1949 |  Fernand Fonssagrives

Negresco Balcony, 1949 | Fernan Fonssagrives

Taxi Cab,  New York, 1945 | Fernand Fonssagrives

 Waist Cincher, 1949 | Fernand Fonssagrives

 Le Modèle, New York, 1942 | Fernand Fonssagrives

Diapositive, 1949 | Fernand Fonssagrives