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4169 - Halsman, Philippe
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Halsman, Philippe Marilyn Monroe Reading. 1952. Gelatin silver print, printed in 1981. 43 x 35.5 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp on the reverse. The Latvian-born American photographer Philippe Halsman became one of the most prominent and innovative portraitists of the 20th century. He captured some of the era’s most iconic faces and transformed celebrity photography through wit, dynamic movement, and deep psychological insight. Over his prolific career, Halsman produced an unmatched total of 101 cover photos for *Life* magazine. He photographed Marilyn Monroe on several occasions and helped advance her career with his iconic 1952 *Life* cover featuring her. – Some handling marks and creases, especially in the lower area; a few surface smudges; otherwise in good condition. Lit.: Jane Halsman Bello and Steve Bello, eds. Philippe Halsman: A Retrospective. Zurich: Stemmle, 1998, ill. unpaginated (from the same photo session).
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