Marilyn Monroe, 20th Century Fox Lot, Los Angeles, 1954

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On one of those glorious Sunday afternoons on the backlots of 20th Century Fox, Milton and Marilyn photograph the Peasant Sitting.

Taken on May 24, 1954, this series was photographed on the French village set used for 'What Price Glory'. Milton, inspired by the screenplay 'The Brothers Karamazov', believed in Marilyn's ability to be a dramatic actress and to prove it to her, photographed her in the costume that Jennifer Jones wore in her Oscar performance, 'Song of Bernadette'.

Dressed in heavy black hose, peasant skirt, and wooden clogs, Milton photographs Marilyn seated on the stairwell.

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Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Joseph ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

The light captured in this print makes the whole scene feel alive—you can almost see the breeze in her hair from that 1954 afternoon. It’s a beautiful slice of old Hollywood history, perfect for any classic film fan.

Lily ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

The detail in her expression during that peasant sitting is incredible, you can almost feel the Sunday afternoon stillness. The paper quality feels archival and heavy, which makes the whole piece seem even more special.

Ella P. ★★★★☆ Oct 22, 2026

The vintage feel of this print is spot on—the backlot setting and soft tones really transport you back to that 1954 afternoon. Framing it was easy since the dimensions are standard, though it took a few days longer to arrive than I'd hoped.