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TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes
TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes

TASCHEN Magazine Fall 2002 Cover Marilyn by Andre de Dienes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

new book: Marilyn by Andre de Dienes (Taschen, 2002). Reproduction Cover Magazine & Reproduction

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Early 2000s German Country Books

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Marilyn in Jean (1945)
Marilyn in Jean (1945)

Marilyn in Jean (1945)

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice picture of Marilyn, while she was still called Norma Jean Baker. By André de Dienes, the

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1940s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe's Palm, Mount Hood, Oregon, December

Marilyn Monroe's Palm, Mount Hood, Oregon, December

By Andre de Dienes

Located in New York, NY

Photographer's inscriptions and stamp on the verso Please inquire about additional limited sizes and editions

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Mid-20th Century Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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Marilyn Monroe Eating Ice Cream Vintage Original Photograph
Marilyn Monroe Eating Ice Cream Vintage Original Photograph

Marilyn Monroe Eating Ice Cream Vintage Original Photograph

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

put up for sale as a limited time offering from Globe Photos' Andre De Dienes Collection. In 1945

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1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Smiling Up Close Vintage Original Photograph
Marilyn Monroe Smiling Up Close Vintage Original Photograph

Marilyn Monroe Smiling Up Close Vintage Original Photograph

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

offering from Globe Photos' Andre De Dienes Collection. In 1945 Dienes met the nineteen-year-old Marilyn

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1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Lying in Bikini Vintage Original Photograph
Marilyn Monroe Lying in Bikini Vintage Original Photograph

Marilyn Monroe Lying in Bikini Vintage Original Photograph

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

time offering from Globe Photos' Andre De Dienes Collection. In 1945 Dienes met the nineteen-year-old

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1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe on the Beach Vintage Original Photograph
Marilyn Monroe on the Beach Vintage Original Photograph

Marilyn Monroe on the Beach Vintage Original Photograph

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

' Andre De Dienes Collection. In 1945 Dienes met the nineteen-year-old Marilyn Monroe, then called Norma

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1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Wrapped in Towel Vintage Original Photograph
Marilyn Monroe Wrapped in Towel Vintage Original Photograph

Marilyn Monroe Wrapped in Towel Vintage Original Photograph

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

offering from Globe Photos' Andre De Dienes Collection. In 1945 Dienes met the nineteen-year-old Marilyn

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1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andre de Dienes, Marilyn Monroe Montage, 1953
Andre de Dienes, Marilyn Monroe Montage, 1953

Andre de Dienes, Marilyn Monroe Montage, 1953

Located in Astoria, NY

Andre de Dienes (1913-1985) Marilyn Monroe Montage, Unique Gelatin Silver Print, c. 1953, signed

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Mid-20th Century American Other Prints

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Marilyn Monroe, Malibu
Marilyn Monroe, Malibu

Marilyn Monroe, Malibu

By Andre de Dienes

Located in New York, NY

available for local pick at our Los Angeles location. Andre Dé Dienes 14 x 11 inch gelatin silver print

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1960s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe, Malibu
Marilyn Monroe, Malibu

Marilyn Monroe, Malibu

By Andre de Dienes

Located in New York, NY

available for local pick at our Los Angeles location. Andre Dé Dienes 14 x 11 inch gelatin silver print

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1960s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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1940s Black and White Photography

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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1940s Black and White Photography

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes
Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

Marilyn Monroe By Andre de Dienes

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Vintage Print of Marilyn Monroe From World Renowned Photographer Andre De Dienes. From the

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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Andre de DienesMarilyn Monroe

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H 12.5 in W 10 in

Marilyn Monroe

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Toronto, CA

Incredibly rare photograph of a young Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes. Please see reverse side

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2010s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe with weights, 1953 Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Monroe with weights, 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Monroe with weights, 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

photographer Andre De Diennes. The back is stamped with notations by Diennes. This Vintage oversized print

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Toronto, CA

Incredibly rare photograph of a young Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes. Please see reverse side

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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Toronto, CA

Incredibly rare photograph of a young Marilyn Monroe by Andre de Dienes. Marilyn with no make up

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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe Introspection
Marilyn Monroe Introspection

Marilyn Monroe Introspection

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

the Dark Room by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The print is back stamped with notations by

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Squatting Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Squatting Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Squatting Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

photographer Andre De Diennes. The back is stamped with notations by Diennes. The Vintage print measures 11

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Summer 1949 Oversized Vintage  Print
Marilyn Monroe Summer 1949 Oversized Vintage  Print

Marilyn Monroe Summer 1949 Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Dark Room by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The print is back stamped with heavy notations

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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Close Up 1953 Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Close Up 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Close Up 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Room by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The print is back stamped with notations by Diennes

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Breakfast In Bed Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Monroe Breakfast In Bed Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Monroe Breakfast In Bed Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The print is back stamped by Diennes. This 1950's image

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe, Left Leg Up Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Monroe, Left Leg Up Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Monroe, Left Leg Up Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Room by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The back is stamped with notations by Diennes. The

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Naked with Towel Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Monroe Naked with Towel Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Monroe Naked with Towel Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Dark Room by legendary photographer Andre De Diennes. The print is back stamped with notations by

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Vintage Oversized Original Vintage Marilyn Monroe Print
Vintage Oversized Original Vintage Marilyn Monroe Print

Vintage Oversized Original Vintage Marilyn Monroe Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible vintage origianl Oversized Andre De Diennes photograph of Marilyn Monroe playing on the

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Very Rare Oversized Vintage Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Print
Very Rare Oversized Vintage Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Print

Very Rare Oversized Vintage Marilyn Monroe Exhibition Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is an original Andre De Dienes Vintage original photograph that was part of the 1973 book and

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Marilyn Monroe Working Out 1953 Oversized Vintage Print
Marilyn Monroe Working Out 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

Marilyn Monroe Working Out 1953 Oversized Vintage Print

By Andre de Dienes

Located in Las Vegas, NV

photographer Andre De Diennes. The back is stamped with notations by Diennes. The Vintage print measures 11

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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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In 1945 Dienes met the nineteen-year-old Marilyn Monroe, then called Norma Jeane Baker, who was a model on the books of Emmeline Snively’s Blue Book Model Agency. Snively told Dienes of Norma Jeane, and suggested her for his project of photographing artistic nudes. In his memoirs Dienes described the first time he met Monroe saying "...it was as if a miracle had happened to me. Norma Jeane seemed to be like an angel. I could hardly believe it for a few moments. An earthly, sexy-looking angel! Sent expressly for me!". His series of pin-up shots of her at Long Island's Tobay Beach, in Oyster Bay, New York became notable. Norma Jeane had recently separated from her husband, James Dougherty and told Dienes of her wish to become an actress. Dienes suggested that they go on a road trip to photograph her in the natural landscapes, for which Dienes paid her a flat fee of $200. Dienes had earlier been present at the first meeting of Monroe and her mother in six years, and had presumptuously announced to her mother that he and Monroe were to be married. His photographs of Monroe from this trip sold widely and he made far more money from the images, and did not offer Monroe a percentage of the sales, or paid her on the profits. Dienes next met her on Labor Day in 1946, with her new name of Marilyn Monroe, they next worked together in 1952, where he shot her at the Bel Air Hotel and 1953, where she telephoned him at 2am, and took him to a darkened street where he used his car headlights to illuminate her, taking pictures her wide-eyed and unmade up. Dienes last saw her alive in June 1961. Of their last meeting he said that "...her success was a sham, her hopes thwarted...the next day she left a bouquet outside my door: a selection of her latest photos. Smiling, radiant - utterly misleading; I little guessed that this was our last goodbye.” Source: Wikipedia

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