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Earl Moran's 1940s portrait of young Marilyn Monroe draws attention
Original: Marilyn Monroe (1940s) - Earl Moran (1893–1984) # fotografie # photography # paintings # artist # art
A 1940s painting and photographic study of Marilyn Monroe by American pin-up artist Earl Moran (1893–1984) is being shared among art enthusiasts. Moran painted and photographed the young Norma Jeane extensively in the 1940s, before she became a Hollywood star, making these early depictions of lasting interest to art and photography audiences.
Why now: People are sharing striking early artwork of Marilyn Monroe by the artist who helped launch her modeling career.
Evidence
- Marilyn Monroe (1940s) - Earl Moran (1893–1984) # fotografie # photography # paintings # artist # art · PIT17 · 9
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