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George Barris Black and White Photography

American, 1922-2016

George Barris was born on June 14th, 1922, in Manhattan, New York City. When his brother bought him a box camera for his sixth birthday, he began a lifelong love affair with photography. In addition to his timeless work with Marilyn Monroe, Barris has captured unforgettable images of icons like Steve McQueen, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor.

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Artist: George Barris
George Barris, "Feeling the Surf, " hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Taken at the beach in Santa Monica, California 2 1/2 weeks before her death, this photograph is from the last ever photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe by the photographer George Barris. P...
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Mid-20th Century Photorealist George Barris Black and White Photography

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George Barris, "Hollywood Hills " photolithograph, hand signed
By George Barris
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This photograph of Marilyn was taken at the Hollywood Hills home of Tim Leimert 2 1/2 weeks before Marilyn's death. Photolithograph taken from original negative. Published by Edward ...
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1980s Photorealist George Barris Black and White Photography

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George Barris, "In Her Car Montage, " photolithograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Photographed in her car at the Hollywood Hills home of Tim Leimert, this black and white photolithograph was created from the original negatives in 1962 and printed in 1987. Publishe...
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Mid-20th Century Photorealist George Barris Black and White Photography

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Marilyn Monroe Black and White Triptych
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a triptych of three original photographs from the original negatives, shot by George Barris in 1962, and printed at a later date. These photographs of Marilyn Monroe...
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1960s Modern George Barris Black and White Photography

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