Jack Carroll - Marilyn Monroe reading “Niagara” script, 1952

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Description from the seller

Context & origin of the photograph:
This photograph was taken in 1952, a pivotal period when Marilyn Monroe was working on the film Niagara, a decisive role in her rise to Hollywood. Captured in a more intimate setting, the image testifies to a moment of concentration and preparation, far from the glamorous public image that would bring her fame.

Description:
Black and white photograph depicting Marilyn Monroe lying on a bed, absorbed in reading a script of the film Niagara. The composition highlights a calm and introspective atmosphere, revealing a more personal facet of the actress.
The soft contrast, controlled lighting, and simplicity of the setting confer timeless elegance to this image, capturing Marilyn in a suspended moment between work and intimacy.

Technique & Print:
Black and white photographic print (gelatin silver type)
Authorized post-processing
Reprint dated September 15, 1999
Professional diffusion / press print

Paper:
Thick photographic paper
Glossy finish
Professional quality
Authentication & Stamps

On the back:
Stamp: “Credits to photographer Jack Carroll ’52”
Copyright notice
Printed note: “Reprinted with permission – Not to be reproduced…”
Reprint date: SEP 15 1999
Handwritten annotation: 4585 / 6 (internal reference)

These elements confirm an authentic print issued from an authorized diffusion circuit.

Dimensions: 24 x 24 cm
Condition: Very good overall
Glossy surface well preserved
Slight handling marks on the back
Slightly bumped corners, with no major visual impact
Framing: Not framed
Edition: Not limited – diffusion print authorized
Provenance: Private collection

Note for collectors:
This photograph captures Marilyn Monroe at a pivotal moment in her career, during the preparation of the Niagara film, which would mark a turning point in her ascent.
Diffusion prints of this image occasionally appear on the market, offering an opportunity to acquire a genuine and intimate representation of the actress at the start of her career.

Context & origin of the photograph:
This photograph was taken in 1952, a pivotal period when Marilyn Monroe was working on the film Niagara, a decisive role in her rise to Hollywood. Captured in a more intimate setting, the image testifies to a moment of concentration and preparation, far from the glamorous public image that would bring her fame.

Description:
Black and white photograph depicting Marilyn Monroe lying on a bed, absorbed in reading a script of the film Niagara. The composition highlights a calm and introspective atmosphere, revealing a more personal facet of the actress.
The soft contrast, controlled lighting, and simplicity of the setting confer timeless elegance to this image, capturing Marilyn in a suspended moment between work and intimacy.

Technique & Print:
Black and white photographic print (gelatin silver type)
Authorized post-processing
Reprint dated September 15, 1999
Professional diffusion / press print

Paper:
Thick photographic paper
Glossy finish
Professional quality
Authentication & Stamps

On the back:
Stamp: “Credits to photographer Jack Carroll ’52”
Copyright notice
Printed note: “Reprinted with permission – Not to be reproduced…”
Reprint date: SEP 15 1999
Handwritten annotation: 4585 / 6 (internal reference)

These elements confirm an authentic print issued from an authorized diffusion circuit.

Dimensions: 24 x 24 cm
Condition: Very good overall
Glossy surface well preserved
Slight handling marks on the back
Slightly bumped corners, with no major visual impact
Framing: Not framed
Edition: Not limited – diffusion print authorized
Provenance: Private collection

Note for collectors:
This photograph captures Marilyn Monroe at a pivotal moment in her career, during the preparation of the Niagara film, which would mark a turning point in her ascent.
Diffusion prints of this image occasionally appear on the market, offering an opportunity to acquire a genuine and intimate representation of the actress at the start of her career.

Details

Date of print
1999
Artist
Jack Carroll
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Marilyn Monroe reading “Niagara” script, 1952
Condition
Fine
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
24 cm
Edition
Unlimited – distribution print run permitted.
Width
24 cm
Signature
Stamped
Genre
Portrait
BelgiumVerified
Private

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