Marilyn Monroe Biography
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on 1 June 1926 in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe had a difficult childhood before becoming a model and then one of the greatest stars of the 20th century.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), The Seven Year Itch (1955) and its billowing white dress, then Some Like It Hot (1959) made her the absolute sex symbol of Hollywood — funny, sensual and touching all at once. A finer actress than she was often given credit for, she dreamed of dramatic roles and founded her own production company.
Gone in 1962 at just 36, she became a universal myth and one of the most reproduced images in history. Our framed Fine Art photo prints celebrate this legend: glamorous portraits and studio photos, in black and white or, for some, in colour, for a living room, a bedroom or a dressing room.
Frequently asked questions
Which Marilyn Monroe films and portraits do you offer as framed prints?
Our collection brings together the most iconic portraits and scenes of Marilyn Monroe. It features Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), the white dress of The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959), as well as her glamorous studio sessions. The most requested prints are her black-and-white portraits, her 1962 colour images and her scenes from iconic films — each a numbered limited edition.
Are the Marilyn Monroe photos available in black and white?
Yes. Most of our Marilyn Monroe prints are offered in black and white — a look that superbly showcases her sensuality and her smile, notably the studio portraits of the 1950s. Some images are also available in colour, to recover the period tones. Each print is produced on Fine Art photo paper then hand-framed in solid wood in our in-house workshop, with a black or white mat of your choice. Black and white remains the most requested by collectors for a chic, timeless display.
Are these Marilyn Monroe prints authentic, and in what sizes?
Each Marilyn Monroe photograph is a gallery-grade piece, not a simple reproduction. The print is produced in a numbered limited edition on Fine Art photo paper, then delivered with a certificate of authenticity (COA), a hologram and a traceability QR code that guarantee its origin. Two sizes are available: 70×50 cm (Starck Original) or 60×40 cm (Starck Medium), hand-framed in solid wood in our in-house workshop, with a black or white mat of your choice. The piece arrives ready to hang and protected for transport — the level of care that makes it a genuine collector's piece.
Does a Marilyn Monroe print make a great gift, and do you ship to Europe?
Yes, it is one of our most gifted pieces. A framed Marilyn Monroe print — the eternal sex symbol of Hollywood — delights lovers of glamour, photography and cinema history, and makes an ideal gift for a birthday, a housewarming or a wedding. The piece arrives framed, numbered and ready to hang, with its certificate of authenticity: a present as elegant as it is instantly presentable. We ship in tracked, insured delivery to the United Kingdom, Ireland and across Europe, in reinforced packaging that protects the frame and the glass.
