Roger Schall at the crossroads of fashion, textile design and the decorative arts.
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs preserves 141 silver prints by Roger Schall across twelve archival collections within its permanent holdings, reflecting both the diversity of his work and the breadth of his contribution to the worlds of fashion, textile design and the decorative arts.
Distributed across collections dedicated to textile manufacturers, couture houses, fashion publications and historic exhibitions—including the Textile Collection, the Théâtre de la Mode, Condé Nast, Jacques Heim, Nina Ricci and Schiaparelli—this remarkable ensemble illustrates Roger Schall's close relationship with the creative industries that shaped twentieth-century France. Preserved within one of the world's leading museums of decorative arts, these photographs affirm his enduring contribution to the visual history of fashion, design and craftsmanship.
Collection Highlights
- 141 silver prints
- 12 distinct collections
- Fashion & Decorative Arts