Eve Arnold's Photographs of Marilyn Monroe Examined in Essay on Fashion Photography
In a piece for MIFaccioDiCultura, Federica Maria Marrella examines Eve Arnold's portrayal of Marilyn Monroe through the lens of fashion photography, featured on Artspecialday. Arnold, who was born on April 21, 1912, in Philadelphia and passed away on January 4, 2012, in London, started her journey in 1948 by covering fashion events in Harlem, with a focus on models of color. Between 1950 and 1960, she captured Monroe backstage, forming a friendship and offering a distinct viewpoint. The analysis posits that Arnold unveiled the complex nature of Monroe—joyful, melancholic, and playful. A notable image from The Misfits (1960) depicts Monroe in contemplation against a vibrant backdrop, emphasizing that her fragility amplifies her beauty, intertwined with thoughts on gambling and self-worth.
Fatti principali
- Eve Arnold was born in Philadelphia on 21 April 1912 and died in London on 4 January 2012
- Arnold's career began in 1948 with a fashion assignment in Harlem featuring models of color
- Arnold photographed Marilyn Monroe from 1950 to 1960, following her backstage on films
- The featured photograph was taken on the set of The Misfits in 1960
- Monroe told Arnold she had danced for six months on the set of Let's Make Love and was exhausted
- The essay was written by Federica Maria Marrella for MIFaccioDiCultura
- The article was published on Artspecialday
- Arnold said Monroe was fascinating and powerful before the camera, guiding the photographer
Entità
Artisti
- Eve Arnold
- Marilyn Monroe
- Federica Maria Marrella
Istituzioni
- Artspecialday
- MIFaccioDiCultura
- Pages, Canvas And Soul
Luoghi
- Philadelphia
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
- Harlem
- New York