Milton Greene, "Marilyn Monroe" Original Photograph

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Milton Greene, "Marilyn Monroe" Original Photograph

About the Item

Untitled (Marilyn Monroe with a glass on her knee), silver gelatin print, dated 4-20-78 and signed to the back. Dimensions: H 19" W 25" frame; H 15.75" W 19.25" sight. Greene initially established himself in high fashion photography in the 1940s and 1950s. His fashion shots appeared in Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. Greene then turned to portraits of celebrities. He photographed many high profile personalities in the 1950s and 1960s, including Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Sammy Davis, Jr., Catherine Deneuve, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, among numerous others. Greene's work with Marilyn Monroe (whom he first met after shooting her for a layout for Look in 1953) changed the course of his career. The two struck up a friendship and, when Monroe left Los Angeles to study acting with Lee Strasberg in New York City, she stayed with Greene, his wife Amy and young son Joshua in Connecticut. The two later formed Marilyn Monroe Productions, a production company Monroe formed in an effort to gain control of her career. Greene would go on to produce Bus Stop (1956) and The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). The two also collaborated on some 53 photo sessions, some of which became well known, including "The Black Sitting". Greene's photograph for one such sitting in 1954 featuring Monroe in a ballet tutu was chosen by Time Life as one of the three most popular images of the 20th century. Worrell Smith Gallery is a modern and contemporary gallery in Westport, Connecticut specializing in fine art, design and craft. If you would like to schedule a viewing or if you have any questions, please contact us so that we may further assist you.

Creator:
Milton H. Greene (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1978
Condition:
Some small bumping along outer edge, otherwise very good.
Seller Location:
Westport, CT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU107542122562