A Complex Character: Humphrey Bogart Pictures

Bogart took his work as an actor very seriously, but he regarded his fame with wry cynicism. He was distressed at how, in his early career, his success came from portraying morally corrupt gangsters. Like Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Bogie and Bacall symbolized romance. Bogart died of cancer in 1957 at the age of 57. Our Humphrey Bogart pictures evoke those magic years of Hollywood like nothing else.

No one figure embodies the American spirit like John Wayne. Fiercely patriotic, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his unique place in American culture. Wayne died of cancer in 1979. He was 72 years old.

As with his Humphrey Bogart pictures, Mondschein's paintings of "The Duke" ring true to his spirit. Our John Wayne painting or pictures capture this icon at his best.

Both Hepburn and Tracy were well-established actors when they met in "Woman of the Year" (1942). They fell in love and became devoted companions, despite Tracy's marriage and refusal to divorce due to his Catholic faith. Our Marilyn Monroe collectible art depicts one kind of Hollywood beauty. Katherine Hepburn was quite another.

Although moviegoers did not know of their real-life romance, they certainly could not help but appreciate their passion on screen. The pair played opposite each other in nine films including:

• "Adam's Rib" (1949)
• "Pat and Mike"(1952)
• "Desk Set"(1957)
• "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"(1967)

For Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy remained her true love even after his death. She never married and was 96 when she died of natural causes in 2003.

Monroe's undeniable sex appeal and her stereotypical "dumb blonde" roles all belied a native intelligence, as well as true comedic talent. Self-educated, she read widely, studied literature at UCLA and acting with Lee Strasberg. Late in her career, Monroe expressed frustration at the lack of serious roles available to her. She spiraled into depression, which further harmed her career. Marilyn Monroe died of a drug overdose (determined to be suicide) in 1962 at 36 years old.

If Mondschein's John Wayne painting or pictures celebrate one of the world's best known actors, his paintings of Marilyn do no less. Our Marilyn Monroe collectible art honors the memory of this troubled and talented beauty.