Bert Stern wanted more than a historically iconic image of the movie star: "What I wanted from Marilyn Monroe was the nudes because I couldn't think of anything to put on her."
Although Marilyn Monroe was able to transform herself into character for the "Last Sitting" shoot with Bert Stern, there is an air of desperation about these photos as well, a tragic foreshadowing of her death a mere six weeks later.
Exhibition History:
Several photographs from Stern's archive were featured in our exhibition: Marilyn Monroe & James Dean “Forever Young”, February 2009.
Release Notes:
Bert Stern produced museum-quality signed photographs in several sizes as limited editions during his lifetime.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a one-of-a-kind, hand-tinted photograph.
Collector's Notes:
When he passed away, he left a small archive of signed photographs, some of which may still be available. Occasionally we will also have pieces offered for resale from private collectors.
Estate-stamped limited editions of this image may also be available. Please contact us to inquire!
All buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following the delivery of their artwork.
15" x 20" Sheet Size
Archival pigment print photograph
Signed, unique print - ONE AVAILABLE!