An especially compelling photograph from Richard Avedon's recent show at SFMOMA.
A unique characteristic is captured here; one that most Monroe pics have not.
She is not the smiling beauty with beautiful dresses scantily clad. She is not the curvature and bountiful breasts that also shine in each photo. She is not just a pretty blonde, adored by most.
Most of us know this by now, but in her death it is easy to remember her based solely on her many glamourous shots.
But this one is different.
Avedon unveils the Norma Jean beneath, without even removing the costume.
She looks sad and exposed and real and alone.
She looks uncertain. And she still looks undeniably beautiful in her despair.
Finally, a photo of the star with depth of character; a human being in all her guilt and glory.
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