In one of the most theatrical compositions in the collection, Diane Webber lies across a black velvet-draped table, posed in dramatic profile. Her figure is elegantly extended, back slightly arched, as tendrils of steam rise from the background to reveal a shadowy, devil-like figure behind her. The lighting is rich with contrast—highlighting her form while shrouding the background in smoky suggestion. It’s a surreal and sensual blend of classic pin-up and fantasy tableau.
About the Model:
Marguerite Diane Webber (born Marguerite Empey; July 27, 1932 – August 19, 2008) was an American model, dancer, and actress who appeared as Playboy’s Playmate of the Month twice, in May 1955 and February 1956, originally under her birth name. She was photographed by notable photographers like Tom Kelley, Bunny Yeager, and Russ Meyer. She later shifted into teaching belly dance in California, founded the dance troupe “Perfumes of Araby,” and appeared in films such as *Mermaids of Tiburon* (1962) and *The Trial of Billy Jack* (1974).
