
Marilyn Monroe during the filming of 'The Misfits,' Nevada
A masterful example of Henri Cartier-Bresson's legendary street photography instincts transposed to a Hollywood set, this gelatin silver print captures Marilyn Monroe during the production of *The Misfits* in the Nevada desert. Cartier-Bresson's signature eye for the "decisive moment" is evident in the intimate yet composed framing, revealing a quieter, more contemplative side of the iconic actress away from the glare of her public persona. The rich tonal contrasts of the later-printed gelatin silver process lend the image a timeless, almost elegiac quality, befitting what would become one of Monroe's final film appearances.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Eye of the Century
December 12, 2017
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