A striking gelatin silver print by Diane Arbus captures the legendary Mae West seated in a chair within the intimate setting of her Santa Monica home, offering a rare and candid glimpse into the private world of an iconic Hollywood figure. Arbus's signature unflinching gaze transforms the image into a complex meditation on celebrity, aging, and the performative nature of identity, as West appears simultaneously glamorous and vulnerable. Printed later by Neil Selkirk, this work exemplifies Arbus's profound ability to reveal the humanity beneath the surface of those who lived extraordinary lives.