Marilyn Diptych
ArtistAndy Warhol
Year1962
MediumAcrylic paint on canvas
LocationTate Modern, London
About Marilyn Diptych
Created shortly after Marilyn Monroes death. Contains 50 images of Monroe in two rows. The left side is brightly colored, the right fades to black and white. The fading suggests her mortality and the fleeting nature of fame. Made from a single publicity photo from Niagara.