'''''V (The Grey Series)''''' is fifth in a series of nine self-portraits known as "The Grey Series". This painting by [[Marilyn Manson]] portrays a figure painted in greys. Portrait number V is painted with cool calm colors. There is a ghostly shadow behind the character. His eyes are closed. Behind him are what appears to be three stemmed flowers. See [http://marilynmanson.com/art/paintings ''marilynmanson.com paintings''] for availability. It has been said The Grey Series was painted at a time of depression. ^{''[Citation needed]''}