
Eve Arnold
Marilyn Monroe and Eli Wallach on the set of 'The Misfits', Nevada
A candid gelatin silver print by renowned photojournalist Eve Arnold, capturing an intimate behind-the-scenes moment between Marilyn Monroe and Eli Wallach during the production of John Huston's 1961 film *The Misfits* in the Nevada desert. Arnold's masterful use of black-and-white photography conveys the raw, unguarded energy between the two actors, reflecting both the emotional weight of the film's production and the personal struggles that surrounded it. The later print retains the rich tonal depth and quiet immediacy that defined Arnold's distinctive documentary style.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
November 18, 2014
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