Elizabeth Taylor Spinning Lasso in Giant

Description

Spectacular image of Marilyn Monroe leaning on a classic car on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire, 1953.

In the early 1950s, Monroe became a popular actress with roles in several comedies, including As Young as You Feel and Monkey Business, and in the dramas Clash by Night and Don’t Bother to Knock. She faced a scandal when it was revealed that she had posed for nude photos before she became a star, but the story did not damage her career and instead resulted in increased interest in her films. By 1953, Monroe was one of the most marketable Hollywood stars; she had leading roles in the film noir Niagara, which focused on her sex appeal, and the comedies Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire, which established her star image as a “dumb blonde”. The same year, her nude images were used as the centerfold and on the cover of the first issue of Playboy. She played a significant role in the creation and management of her public image throughout her career.

(photo by Frank Worth / Globe Photos)

Prints are produced as Limited Editions

Sizes and Editions :

11 x 14″ ed. 250
12 x 12″ ed. 125
16 x 20″ ed. 125
20 x 20″ ed. 24
20 x 24″ ed.75
40 x 30″ ed.24
40 x 40″ ed.12
60 x 40″ ed.6