Marilyn Monroe, 1954, Colorized Farmer and occasionally challenging climbs

and occasionally challenging climbs

1747Location: Plate 11 of 12Artist: William HogarthRemaster: Joshua BarrettOriginal Format: EngravingCommercial Use: ⇲ License this Image

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– Sophie Haydock

Marilyn Monroe, 1954, Colorized Farmer and occasionally challenging climbsABOUT THIS PHOTOGRAPH Versions of this photograph of Monroe are probably one of the most reproduced and iconic images of the 20th century, taken at 586 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan during the filming of The Seven Year Itch, released the following year. During the famous sequence, Monroe stands over a subway vent, letting the air suddenly lift her white cocktail dress up, exposing her legs. Monroe's fame preceded her, and when fans and the press got