MILTON GREENE (1922-1985): MARILYN MONROE, 1953.
Milton and Marilyn’s first sitting together was in Los Angeles for Look magazine in September of 1953. Marilyn was surprised when ‘Color Photography’s Wonder Boy’ appeared instead of this grand vision she had of this famous photographer. She commented, “Why you’re just a boy?” To which Milton replied with a smile, “And you’re just a girl.”. Marilyn is nude, apart from a long black gown. Size: 20x16 inches. Milton Greene stamp on verso. Professionally framed.
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Milton and Marilyn’s first sitting together was in Los Angeles for Look magazine in September of 1953. Marilyn was surprised when ‘Color Photography’s Wonder Boy’ appeared instead of this grand vision she had of this famous photographer. She commented, “Why you’re just a boy?” To which Milton replied with a smile, “And you’re just a girl.”. Marilyn is nude, apart from a long black gown. Size: 20x16 inches. Milton Greene stamp on verso. Professionally framed.
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