Behind the Facade

Behind the Facade

Photograph

Inge Morath

Maker
American, b. Austria, 1923–2002

Behind the Facade

Marilyn on Marilyn


1960
Gelatin silver print, printed later
Image: 9 9/16 × 7 3/8 in. (24.3 × 18.8 cm)
Paper: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Gift of Time-Life Books
1968.0184.0328
Inscriptions Typed in black ink on applied label, verso TC: (Monroe) 8/62 6) BEHIND THE FACADE: "I'm trying to find myself... \ sometimes I feel strong inside but I have to reach in and \ pull it up... It isn't easy. Nothing's easy as long as you \ go on living." \ Credit: Inge Morath © 1962 MAGNUM Photos

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