In one of Tom Kelley’s most dramatic compositions, Diane Webber lies atop a velvet-covered black table, arching her form while a shadowy devil figure emerges through mist behind her. Her body is illuminated with rich contrast—highlighting curves and form—while steam veils the threat in the background. The result is cinematic, surreal, and steeped in mid‑century pin‑up expressionism.
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).
