Limited Edition Collector’s Print
Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Pose #11
Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Pose 11 presents a warm, luminous variation of the seated Red Velvet compositions, with Marilyn framed against a richly glowing backdrop that gives the image a softer and especially inviting tone. The overall effect is glamorous, direct, and distinctive.
As one of the original twelve images from Tom Kelley’s famed 1949 session, Pose 11 offers a refined addition to the complete Red Velvet Collection.
Originally captured in 1949 by photographer Tom Kelley, this iconic image of Marilyn Monroe is one of twelve from the legendary Red Velvet session. Shot before she became a household name, the series showcases Marilyn’s natural allure and quiet confidence, posed with intention against deep red drapery in a moment of striking poise and self-assurance. One image from this session would go on to appear in the inaugural issue of Playboy magazine, marking a pivotal point in American pop culture history.





