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Title: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon: 1955 (Printed Later)

Description: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon by Frank Worth / Globe Photos paper size 40 x 30 inches / 101 x 76 cm edition of 24 only in this size Archival pigment print unframed (framing available see examples - please enquire) This black and white pinup style portrait features blonde actress and film icon Marilyn Monroe. Captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth this sexy image features the actress seated on a chair by the pool in heels and a bathing suit holding her leg up. Marilyn Monroe was one of the most popular sex symbols in the early 1950s/1960s and was emblematic of the era's changing attitudes towards sexuality. Born and raised in Los AngelesMonroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage and married at age 16. She was working in a factory as part of the war effort during World War II when she met a photographer from the First Motion Picture Unit and began a successful pin-up modelling career which led to short-lived film contracts with 20th Century Fox and Columbia Pictures. After a series of minor film roles she signed a new contract with Fox in late 1950. Note other sizes of this image are also available please enquire Edition size varies with chosen paper size : Regular 11×14 inches / edition of 250 Classical 16×20 inches / edition of 125 Luxe 20×24 inches / edition of 75 Large 30×40 inches / edition of 24 Giant 60x40 inches / edition of 6

Additional Information: Creation Year:
1955 (Printed Later)
Dimensions:
Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Medium:
Archival Pigment
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1950-1959
Framing:
Framing Options Available
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Condition:
New
Gallery Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: SM241stDibs: LU381316319962

Reserve: $748.00

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Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon: 1955 (Printed Later)

Name: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood's Glamour Icon: 1955 (Printed Later)
Brand: Frank Worth
SKU: 225309114
Price: 360 USD
Availability: InStock

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