Name: Pose 1
Brand: Red Velvet
SKU: MMRV22X28P01
Availability: InStock

Pose 1

One of twelve photographs from Tom Kelley’s legendary 1949 Red Velvet session with Marilyn Monroe. Pose 1 became the defining image of the series, appearing in the 1952 Golden Dreams calendar and later in the first issue of Playboy, helping transform Marilyn from an aspiring actress into a national cultural phenomenon. Offered as an authorized limited-edition fine art print.

Each print in this limited collection is produced using museum-grade Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin paper, offering exceptional depth, detail, and archival quality. Restored from the original transparency, this edition faithfully preserves the richness and intimacy of the original photograph. All prints ship insured in archival-safe packaging.

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Limited Edition Collector’s Print
Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Pose #1

Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Pose 1 is the image that came to define Tom Kelley’s legendary 1949 session. It appeared in the wildly successful 1952 Golden Dreams calendar, which sold millions of copies, and was later featured in the inaugural issue of Playboy.

The attention surrounding the image sparked one of the most famous scandals of Marilyn Monroe’s early career. Rather than damaging her prospects, the controversy helped propel her into the national spotlight and played a major role in turning her from an aspiring actress into a cultural icon.

Beyond its place in Marilyn’s story, Pose 1 also became part of a broader shift in American attitudes toward celebrity, sexuality, and popular culture. For collectors, it is not simply one image from the Red Velvet series, but the photograph most closely tied to the moment the session entered cultural history.

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