Marilyn Monroe Leaning Forward in the Ballerina Sitting (B/W)

Created in 1954 at the New York studio, the 'Ballerina' series is one of Milton & Marilyn's most recognized collaborations. All of the poses in this sitting amusingly deal with Marilyn's problem of holding up the ill-fitting tulle and satin dress that clothing designer Anne Klein had sent over to the studio. As the dress was 2 sizes too small, Marilyn leans slightly forward to help hold it in place, striking a seductive pose and reminding us all of the look that defined the legend.