Unseen Marilyn Monroe photographs released

[Elvira]

Last updated at 16:20pm on 8th December 2006



Previously unseen candid pictures of Marilyn Monroe away from the studio as she relaxes and learns her lines go on show to the public today.

The unposed photographs capture the star in her private moments; in front of a mirror, on a plane and in bed.

Limited edition prints have been released to selected galleries across the UK of the eight pictures from the collection of world renowned photographer Eve Arnold.

Now 94 the Pulitzer Prize winner built a bond of trust with the star which shows itself in the intimate shots.

The collection is being opened today at a Marilyn-themed evening event at the Meller Gallery in Witney, Oxfordshire and will be available only until Christmas.

Only a handful of other galleries across the UK are showing the pictures as only 495 prints have been made of each one.

Ms Arnold worked with the star for over a decade and said: "She trusted me and she was a joy to photograph. She liked my pictures and was canny enough to realise that they were a fresh approach to presenting her.

"By seeing Marilyn through photographs - the only way most people ever saw her - it may be possible to get some idea of how she saw herself and perhaps to glean some insight into the phenomenon that was Marilyn Monroe."

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1773

[SVZ]

The first pic is really beautiful!

[SweetPea]

She was definitely the "It" girl and not skin and bones either.

[AliceInWonderland]

thnx for posting; i always really loved the photos of her by Eve Arnold.

[Grimmlok]

Unless she goes to sleep with her makeup on, the bed shot is totally posed. Look at how strategically she holds the sheet over her nipple.

[SVZ]

it's from a photoshoot that wasn't released, there's other photos like it

[AliceInWonderland]

^ well duh grimm; the shot was done by having the photographer stand on a ladder over her. and I've actually seen all of these before except the one with her wearing a cowgirl hat, but I assume they're saving the best for the actual gallery opening and viewing.

[LynnieD]

Something incredibly beautiful about her....and yet, incredibly sad. You can see the sadness in her.

[Biatch]

I agree with you, Lynnie.
It's like she knew she will die young...
Saw the pics just before I logged in forum- I'm glad they're posted here,too.

[dakodas]

I used the third from the left photograph for one of my homemade Christmas card covers last Sunday. I didn'T REALIZE IT WAS SO special! The front said:Come on, baby....Get out of bed and open your presents!

Happy Holidays

[Biatch]

^^^
You are getting into it..aren't you???

I'm glad you like your new software so much...( I mean it).

I'm useless- my hubby is a computer genius-he does it all for me....

I'm ashamed now..

[dakodas]

Originally Posted by Biatch

^^^
You are getting into it..aren't you???

I'm glad you like your new software so much...( I mean it).

I'm useless- my hubby is a computer genius-he does it all for me....

I'm ashamed now..

Oh no. I used OLD software for the cards. Paint Shop Photo Album 5. My new toy is Paint Shop Pro Photo XI. I just got it yesterday.

[Biatch]

^^^DAKODAS.
As I said, I'm useless...Same fable like when the human monkey lost its tail..

Got a hubby that knows it all..I don't bother-lazy me !!

But I admire people that put effort in anything they have to learn from scratch...my friend is like you...she set up her computer and installed all software on her own!!!!!-she never knew a thing about PC , but took a book and read and studied up untill she got really good...and she is a nurse!!

[olivia720]

these are great pics.

[ediebrooks]

I love Marilyn. She was truly an American orginal.