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Russell Young — Marilyn Crying For Sale
The Marilyn Crying series represents Russell Young's distinctive exploration of grief and vulnerability through the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe. Executed across multiple vibrant colorways—from ethereal pastels like Alice Blue and Sky Blue to dramatic statements in Hellfire Red and Siren Blue—these works employ screen-printing and mixed media techniques that transform the subject into a meditation on mortality and loss.
Young's reimagining of Monroe transcends celebrity portraiture, presenting her as a symbol of human fragility rather than glamour. The series encompasses both clothed and nude variations, including the striking Marilyn Crying Nude and Black and the luminous Marilyn Crying Pink and Liquid Gold, offering collectors a range of aesthetic and conceptual approaches to the theme.
Created during a significant period in contemporary art's engagement with pop culture and mortality, the Marilyn Crying series has become highly sought after by serious collectors. Each work demonstrates Young's mastery of color theory and compositional impact, making these pieces valuable investments in contemporary portraiture.
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31 works available
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying
Acrylic paint, enamel and diamond dust screen print on linen
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying - California Series
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying - New York
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying (Black and Gold)
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying (California) Half Moon Blue
2015
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying (California) Serrano Pink + Black
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying (Crash Gold)
2018
Russell Young
MARILYN CRYING (NEW YORK)
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying American Purple
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Blue and Black
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying California
2015
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying California Formosa Pink and Black
2013
Russell Young
MARILYN CRYING DIAMOND (DREAMLAND)
2024
Russell Young
MARILYN CRYING DIAMOND (DREAMLAND)
2024
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Diamond (Genesee Pink)
2024
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying El Centro Purple
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Femme Fatale
2017
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying French Rose
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Hellfire Red
2017
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Mariposa Blue
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying New York Yellow and Black
2013
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Pink and Liquid Gold
2018
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Pink Small
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Rose Pink
2022
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Siren Blue
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Sky Blue
2022
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Skylark Blue
2019
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Small Diamond (Apollo Red)
2024
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Small Diamond (Orion Pink)
2024
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying Thunder Red
2017
Russell Young
Marilyn Crying, Black and White, Small
2019
Five Facts About Russell Young Marilyn Crying
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Russell Young's Marilyn Crying series is based on a single candid press photograph of Marilyn Monroe from October 1954, taken outside a Los Angeles courthouse during her divorce from baseball player Joe DiMaggio.
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Rather than a numbered edition, each Marilyn Crying artwork is a unique impression -- a one-of-one colorway -- produced as an acrylic, enamel, and diamond dust screenprint on linen.
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The series is offered in four standard sizes known as Superstar, Icon, Star, and Small, across more than twenty-five named colorways such as "Santa Cruz Black and White" and "Pink Gold."
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Young began using diamond dust in his screenprints in 2007, and the technique became a defining feature of Marilyn Crying, one of his most extensively developed series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Russell Young Marilyn Crying prints for sale?
Russell Young Marilyn Crying prints for sale are available at Guy Hepner Gallery, 177 Tenth Avenue, New York. We offer authenticated editions with full provenance documentation sourced from the secondary market and directly from publishers.
Are Russell Young Marilyn Crying works limited editions?
Russell Young Marilyn Crying works — 31 available — are typically produced as limited editions, individually signed and numbered by the artist. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for edition details on specific works.
How much do Russell Young Marilyn Crying prints cost?
Pricing for Russell Young Marilyn Crying prints varies by edition size, date, and condition. Contact Guy Hepner Gallery for current market pricing and availability.
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