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Nearly Life Size Oil Painting of Marilyn Monroe by Ralph Wolfe Cowan

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Life-like rendering of the iconic star by the acclaimed artist. Ralph Cowan met Ms Monroe on 2 occasions on Fire Island and painted his dramatic rendition from sketches he made of the actress. Ralph Cowan was the premier portrait artist of the past 50 years or more. He painted the royal family of Monaco, Lady Diana, John and Jackie Kennedy; and was commissioned by most political and show business personalities of his time. The painting is titled "Star Spangled Marilyn"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.5 in (151.13 cm)Width: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1212218443912
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