Marilyn Monroe 1945
Framed photo of "Marilyn Monroe 1945" — Black-and-white fine art print on Fine Art paper Fine Art 70x50 cm
- ✓ Solid wood frame: 75 × 55 × 2 cm | 3 mm glass
- ✓ Limited edition of 30 numbered and signed pieces (Certificate of Authenticity + Hologram)
- ✓ Handmade in our workshop | Ships within 48 hours
- ✓ Photo under license
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About this photo
Marilyn Monroe woman before her rise to fame in Hollywood
This rare photograph captures Norma Jeane Dougherty around 1945, long before she became a global icon. At the time, she was still working at the Radioplane Munitions Factory in Burbank when photographer David Conover discovered her for Yank magazine. This image showcases her natural beauty and budding charisma, just a few months before she signed her first contract with 20th Century Fox. Explore our collection of archival photographs of Marilyn Monroe chronicling her early career.
In 1945, Norma Jeane had not yet appeared in any major films, but this photo shoot marked a turning point in her career. David Conover’s photographs already reveal the magnetic presence that would make her one of the most photographed actresses in the world. This pivotal period came shortly before her first auditions and her entry into the world of cinema, which would propel her to international fame.
Own a piece of history from a legend in the making, back when Norma Jeane was still dreaming of fame.