Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 half-length portrait of Monroe taken in 1952 by Frank Powolny during a 20th Century Fox promotional shoot, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Hank, May you keep generating, Marilyn.” The photo has been professionally restored, mainly along a horizontal fold to the lower portion of the image. In very good to fine condition, with a small tear to the top edge, light creasing, and aforementioned restoration. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
After appearing in several small roles in 1950, Monroe was cast as Angela Phinlay, the young mistress of an aging criminal, in the classic John Huston film The Asphalt Jungle. Her performance was well-received by critics, and after a small role in All About Eve, Monroe signed a seven-year contract with 20th Century Fox. Monroe posed for several shoots in 1952 wearing this beautifully draped gown. She appeared in color wearing it in the New York Sunday News on November 30, 1952. One of her most famous portraits, this image, and others from this sitting, promoted her films of the time, such as Don’t Bother to Knock, O. Henry’s Full House, and Monkey Business.
The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection.
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