Marilyn as Mao
1967 · Gelatin silver print
13 3/8 × 10 1/8" (34 × 25.8 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Philippe Halsman
American-Russian, 1906
Riga, Latvia
PhotographyPhotography
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None documented
8
Institutional Exhibitions
22
Works in Collection
45
Assets Indexed
7
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90%
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Selected Institutional Exhibitions
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Artists by Artists
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1977
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Photographs for Collectors
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1960
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30th Anniversary Special Installation - Towards the "New" Museum
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1959
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Photographs from the Museum Collection
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1958–1959
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Memorable Life Photographs
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1951
About
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Philippe Halsman was an American photographer known for psychologically penetrating portraits and experimental darkroom techniques developed in the postwar era. Born in Latvia and based in New York, he photographed major cultural figures including Einstein, Dalí, and Marilyn Monroe, employing innovative lighting and composition to reveal psychological states beyond conventional portraiture. His jump photographs, where subjects were captured mid-leap, became a signature method for accessing authentic emotional responses. Halsman's work demonstrated that photography could function as a form of psychological inquiry rather than mere documentation.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Museum of Modern Art
New York, US
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| Work | Auction House | Date | Estimate | Hammer Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artsy | Apr 2026 | €700 – €1,000 | Unsold |
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