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This beautiful original final pencil study on red paper of Marilyn Monroe is part of Greg Hildebrandt’s American Beauties Retro Pin-up series. The yellow "police tape" that appears across the drawing on the image shown here is not present on the actual artwork. Greg Hildebrandt has interpreted one of the photos from Tom Kelley’s infamous Red Velvet series, which appeared in the first issue of Playboy magazine in 1953. Marilyn Monroe has long been the iconic pin-up model, sex symbol, actress, and legend on a global scale. In this beautiful original acrylic painting and this original final pencil study on red paper, Greg Hildebrandt has interpreted one of the photos from Tom Kelley’s infamous Red Velvet series, which appeared in the first issue of Playboy magazine in 1953. Greg has always regarded Monroe as the ultimate pin-up. Her alluring and enigmatic presence has captivated audiences for generations. There is nothing more exquisite than this expertly crafted acrylic painting and this final pencil rendering of this mesmerizing woman in all of her youth and glamour. Signed by Greg Hildebrandt. Excellent condition. Unframed, measures 20x26 inches. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.