Digital C-Print
USA, 1954, printed later
Frank Worth (1923-2000) – American celebrity photographer
Numbered in ink lower left ‘20/48’
With artist’s estate blind stamp lower right
Image dimensions: 36 x 28 in. (91.4 x 71.1 cm.)
Sheet dimensions: 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2 cm.)
Very good condition

Taken on the deck of a boat chartered for Catalina Island, the weekend getaway for Hollywood stars, this photograph of Marilyn Monroe shows the Hollywood starlet posing for photographer Frank Worth. Known for capturing candid portraits of Hollywood elite, Worth shows a playful side to Monroe, as she lounges on a striped deckchair with her legs curled up, set in contrast with her couture embroidered gown and diamond earrings.

Executed in 1954 and printed later, this c-print is numbered twenty from an edition of forty-eight. With the artist’s estate blind stamp, the sheet measures 40 x 30 inches. In overall good condition.

Frank Worth (American, 1923-2000)

American photographer Frank Worth was renowned for his intimate candid portraits of Hollywood actors and actresses. In an era when most stars limited themselves to carefully posed portraits, Worth’s black and white images provided unique images of celebrities. Born in New York City, Worth moved to Hollywood in 1940, quickly becoming close friends of many top stars including Rita Hayworth, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and others. These friendships allowed him access to capture un-posed moments on the set of films. Many of his photographs were kept private and not seen until after his death.