Eve Arnold was an American photojournalist and portrait photographer who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1912 and passed away in 2012. She is known for her iconic photographs of figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Malcolm X, and Joan Crawford, as well as her in-depth photojournalism work in various countries around the world.Arnold began her career as a photographer in the 1940s, after she received her first camera as a gift from a boyfriend. She began photographing her local community in Philadelphia, and eventually moved to New York City where she worked as a freelance photographer for various publications.Arnold was a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos agency, joining in 1951 as one of their first female photographers. She traveled extensively throughout her career, documenting social issues such as poverty and migration in the United States, and covering political and cultural events in countries such as China, Cuba, and South Africa.Arnold's photographs are characterized by their intimacy and humanism, and she often captured her subjects in candid and unguarded moments. Her images of Marilyn Monroe, taken during the filming of "The Misfits," are some of the most well-known photographs of the actress.Arnold received numerous awards and honors throughout her career, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Magazine Photographers and an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society. Her photographs are held in many major museum collections around the world, and her legacy continues to inspire and influence photographers today.
Measures 13.5 x 20.