Driven by insatiable curiosity and genuine compassion, lauded photographer Eve Arnold was known for her ability to capture intimate moments, allowing her subjects the space to express themselves. Sparked by a viral moment from her estate’s Instagram page, a series of rare photos with Marilyn Monroe have been made available in a flash sale to the public – ending on Monday at 8am (UK) – with proceeds supporting the preservation of Eve’s archive. The sale represents a curated piece of history, where “all of [these photos] reflect Eve’s belief in the dignity of her subjects and the quiet generosity of being seen.”

Available Photographs From the Eve Arnold Archive

At a 1956 press conference promoting The Prince and the Showgirl, Marilyn leaned forward, and her strap broke. Here, Eve captures Marilyn before the iconic moment, her light radiating in a crowd of dark suits. The sale of this photo comes with a look behind the curtain – Marilyn told Eve, “Just watch me,” confirming that the moment was all planned. Collect here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

The set of The Misfits was marked by constantly changing lines, with Marilyn confiding in Eve about the challenges she was facing and asking “where do I go from here?” This photograph is part of the Gift of Attention series celebrating Eve. Collect here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

Another installment in the Gift of Attention series, this photograph captures a moment of complete naturalness. Eve’s estate shared that Marilyn was “actually a voracious reader” and Eve just asked her to keep reading. While the modern “dumb blonde” stereotype may have been popularized from Marilyn’s performance in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, she was anything but, consistently turning the trope on its head. Collect here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

In a rare moment, this photograph offers a never before seen portrait of Marilyn from The Misfits. All prints in this release are created with museum grade archival pigment and individually printed in Italy by Eve’s master printer, Danny Pope. Collect Here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

The Misfits plot centered around Monroe as a recently divorced woman, made possible by Nevada’s “quickie divorce” laws. In the 1960s, most states allowed only “fault” divorces, but Nevada required just a six-week residency – fueling a boom in divorce tourism, making it the natural setting filming of The Misfits. Collect here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

Eve once said, “If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.” With dusty boots and an unguarded smile, this final photo of Marilyn Monroe captures Eve’s ability to sit and wait for her subjects to offer her – and us – their full selves. Collect here for £392.00, EveArnold.com.

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