Marilyn: Through the Lens of Eve Arnold
It has often been said that Marilyn Monroe made love to the camera, but what is most evident about this series of photographs is the confidence and relaxation she exudes in her collaboration with the photographer. It is not surprising that Marilyn, with her extraordinary gift for conveying emotional colours, would seek the mirror that Eve Arnold’s camera provided. Here are some gentle portraits of a ravishing child-woman- feline, innocent, anxious, trusting, sad, sweet, passionate and funny, at one with the glittering, molten Monroe-forever beautiful in the reflection of her unique beholder. Eve Arnold has allowed us to share this transcendent communication.
-Anjelica Houston, from her forward to Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold
Studio Ball, 1951 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken during the first photo session that Eve Arnold ever had with Marilyn in 1951. $5,000.
Miller Place, Long Island 1952 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken while Marilyn was visiting with Arthur Miller in Long Island, New York in 1952. $5,000.
Promotional Tour, Illinois 1955 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken while Marilyn was on a promotional tour in Illinois in 1955. $5,000.
A Private Moment, Illinois 1955 From an original negative giclee print Limited Edition of 495 Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken during a promotional trip to Illinois made by Marilyn in 1955. $1,200.
The Misfits, 1960 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken on the set of The Misfits, which turned out to be the last movie made by both Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable before their deaths. $5,000.
Sitting on the Set of The Misfits, 1960 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken on the set of The Misfits, which turned out to be the last movie made by both Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable before their deaths. $5,000.
Studying Lines on the Set of The Misfits, 1960 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken on the set of The Misfits, which turned out to be the last movie made by both Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable before their deaths. $5,000.
Studio Shot in a Bedroom, 1960 From an original negative digital C type print. A C-print is a color photographic print which was produced from a color negative or slide. Limited Edition of 99 plus 9 A\Ps. Original Photo taken by Eve Arnold This photo was taken in a studio session in California in 1960 $5,000.
Marilyn: Through the Lens of George Barris
Between June 1 and July 18, 1962 just two weeks before Marilyn died, George Barris became the last photographer to shoot Marilyn Monroe. Known as the "Last Photos", this series of photographs was taken on the beach in Santa Monica and the surrounding Hollywood Hills. The photos are all shot with natural lighting and with no artifice as to reveal the "true" Marilyn, and leave us with a window of what she was possibly thinking in these last days. George Barris spent several weeks with Marilyn, photographing and interviewing the legendary star at a private home in the hills of North Hollywood, behind the wheel of a convertible, and in the sandy surf of the Pacific Ocean. No one knew these would be the last photos taken of Marilyn Monroe. She died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach. For over thirty years George Barris did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him.
Marilyn in Surf with Sweater Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 4D. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $3,500.
Chilly Wind Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 1F. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $7,500.
Green Towel Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 2L. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $3,500.
Green Towel (Seated) Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 2M. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $3,500.
Sweater, Laying Down Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 4F. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $3,500.
Pink Top Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 5A. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $2,500.
Orange Top Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number 3L. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of, Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $2,500.
Bikini Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number I4. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $3,500.
In Car Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat Number I4. All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of, Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $2,500.
Pucci Blouse Modern photograph by George Barris. Printed from the original camera negatives hand signed in 1962. From an edition of 99 Published 1987, stamped on the verso, Edward Weston Collection, all rights reserved Cat. Number K8 All Barris photos must bear the George Barris /Marilyn Monroe/Edward Weston copyright stamp to be authentic. Marilyn Monroe died on August 5th, 1962, just two weeks after the last shot was taken on Santa Monica Beach, California. For over thirty years he did not reveal most of the photos that he took of her or the story she told him. In 1995, when he published the book, Marilyn, her Life in Her Own Words, the plan to create a book together was finally realized. George Barris is also the coauthor of Marilyn, Norma Jeane with Gloria Steinem and contributed to Norman Mailer’s book, Marilyn. $2,500.
Marilyn: Through the Lens of Kashio Aoki
When Joe DiMaggio and his newlywed wife Marilyn Monroe landed in Japan in February 1954, they were overwhelmed by a crowd of over 250 photo-journalists and paparazzi. Although the couple’s privacy was heavily guarded with the restriction of press inside the plane, photographs did not go untaken. Kashio Aoki, a Pan American Airline steward of precious cargo, asked Joe while they were waiting on the plane if he could take pictures of the lovely couple, and Joe consented. Two weeks later, Joe and Marilyn were about to depart Japan and Aoki would meet them again on the plane. Having the opportunity to meet Marilyn and Joe was a great honor for Aoki. Aoki kept the photos for 46 years before he contacted Edward Weston to help him release the photos to the public. Weston added the photos to his collection, creating a limited edition of 75 for Marilyn's 75th Birthday in 2001.
With DiMaggio, Honeymoon Duet Modern photograph. Printed from the original camera negatives. Hand signed. Numbered on the verso from an edition of 75. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday . Stamped on the verso "Aoki/Edward Weston Collection" Published 2001 $2,000.
Honeymoon Shot Modern photograph. Printed from the original camera negatives. Hand signed. Numbered on the verso from an edition of 75. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday . Stamped on the verso "Aoki/Edward Weston Collection" Published 2001 $2,000.