Original Marilyn Monroe - Her Favorite Image!

Offered here is an iconic original publicity photograph of Marilyn Monroe, captured at the height of her rise to superstardom and embodying the timeless glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Taken circa 1952 by renowned 20th Century Fox photographer Frank Powolny for the film Monkey Business, this image reflects the unmistakable allure and screen presence that made Monroe one of the most enduring cultural icons of the 20th century.

This original 8" x 10" Type I photograph carries studio-era provenance, with Monroe’s name and the year “1954”handwritten on the reverse—period markings that further reinforce its authenticity and historical context.

Original Type I images of Marilyn Monroe—particularly those tied directly to her early 1950s studio years—are increasingly scarce and seldom surface in the marketplace. A true cornerstone piece for any serious Hollywood, film history, or Americana collection.

Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA as an original Type I photograph.