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André de Dienes, born Andor György Ikafalvi-Dienes, was a Hungarian photographer known for his work with Marilyn Monroe and his nude photography [1]. He was born on December 18, 1913, in Kézdivásárhely, Kingdom of Hungary (now Târgu Secuiesc, Romania), and left home at the age of 15 after the suicide of his mother [1].

Dienes began his photography journey in Tunisia, where he purchased his first camera, a 35mm Retina. He then traveled to Paris in 1933 to study art and bought a Rolleiflex camera shortly after [1]. He started his career as a professional photographer for the Communist newspaper L'Humanité and later worked for the Associated Press until 1936 [1]. It was during this time that Parisian couturier Captain Molyneux noticed his work and encouraged him to become a fashion photographer [1].

In 1938, Dienes was offered work in New York City by the editor of Esquire magazine, Arnold Gingrich. He moved to the United States and worked for Vogue, Life, and Esquire magazines [1]. However, Dienes was not satisfied with his life as a fashion photographer in New York, so he moved to California in 1944 and began specializing in nudes and landscapes [1].

Dienes photographed numerous notable actors and actresses, including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Ingrid Bergman, Ronald Reagan, Jane Russell, Anita Ekberg, and Fred Astaire [1].

His association with Marilyn Monroe began in 1945 when he hired her for her first modeling job at the age of 19. They embarked on a five-week road trip across California, Nevada, and New Mexico, resulting in a love affair and numerous magazine covers featuring Monroe [1].

Dienes' photography of Monroe gained critical attention in recent years. In 2002, Taschen published a two-volume monograph titled "Marilyn," showcasing Dienes' original and inspired style [1]. In 2016, an exhibition titled "André de Dienes: Marilyn and California Girls" was held at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York City, marking the first solo show of Dienes' photography in New York in over ten years [1].

Andre de Dienes passed away on April 11, 1985, in Hollywood [1].

Published works by Andre de Dienes include "The Nude" (1956), "Nude Pattern" (1958), and "Best Nudes" (1962) [1].