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Birth
1926 (Los Angeles, California)
Death
1962 (Brentwood, California)
Lived/Active
California
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Often Known For
watercolor floral, botanical
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Marilyn Monroe is famous the world over as a stunning blond actress, but less known is that she also produced some paintings. Her most notable work is a watercolor botanical of a red rose, inscribed to President John F. Kennedy for his birthday.
Born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, to Gladys Baker (previously Mortenson), Marilyn never knew the true identity of her father and was baptized Norma Jeane Baker.
Norma Jeane spent most of her childhood in foster homes and or (showing 500 of 2841 characters). |
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