Captured just six weeks before her passing, this iconic portrait from Bert Stern’s 1962 "The Last Sitting" for Vogue captures Marilyn Monroe in a rare moment of playful elegance. The photograph features Monroe adorned with a draped necklace, her expression luminous against a minimalist background. This specific C-print, numbered 177/250, exemplifies Stern's mastery of light and his ability to capture the vulnerability and enduring glamour of Hollywood's most famous icon. The piece is signed and numbered by the artist, making it a highly collectible specimen of 20th-century fashion photography.

Details

• Artist: Bert Stern (USA, 1929-2013)

• Title: Marilyn Monroe with Necklace (from The Last Sitting)

• Medium: C-Print

• Dimensions: H: 27in x L: 26in

• Edition: 177/250

• Signature: Signed and numbered in ink on recto

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