Portret van Marilyn Monroe op een spiegel c. 1950 - 1960

This portrait of Marilyn Monroe on a mirror, made by an anonymous artist, plays with layers of reflection and representation. The image, rendered in what looks like fine lines of ink or paint, captures Marilyn's iconic features. I can imagine the artist, maybe a bit obsessed, carefully building up the image, line by line, almost caressing the surface with their pen or brush. What were they thinking about as they traced her famous face? The texture looks smooth, almost like a print, but there's something handmade about it too. The way the light catches the surface, creates a sense of depth and movement. It reminds me a little of Warhol's pop art screen prints, but with a more intimate, personal touch. Like a secret love letter to a movie star. Artists are always borrowing, stealing, and transforming what they see. This piece speaks to the enduring power of Marilyn's image. How we reflect on ourselves through the looking glass of fame and beauty.