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George Barris Portrait 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, "N5, " from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph of Marilyn Monroe from the original negative by photographer, George Barris. This image was taken in 1962 at the North Hollywood home of Barris'...
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1960s Photorealist George Barris Portrait Photography

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George Barris, "P7" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. This photograph is from a ...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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3C from The Last Photos
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 at the North Hollywood home of Barris' close friend. Taken only two weeks before her death, this p...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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George Barris, "3B" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. This photograph is from a ...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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Marilyn on the Phone. Malibu (1964)
By George Barris
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful photograph of Marilyn Monroe in Malibu by George Barris. This series of photos were the last taken during the life of the Star. George Barris, the last living photogra...
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1960s George Barris Portrait Photography

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George Barris, "2L" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. Taken only two w...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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George Barris, "2J" from The Last Photos, original photograph, hand signed
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 on Santa Monica Beach in California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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3J from The Last Photos
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This photograph of Marilyn Monroe was shot by photographer, George Barris, in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. This photograph is from a collection entitled "The Last Photos", which ...
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1960s Modern George Barris Portrait Photography

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George Barris portrait photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic George Barris portrait photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of portrait photography to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by George Barris in paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1960s and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large George Barris portrait photography, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ron Galella, Michael Ochs, and Herb Ritts. George Barris portrait photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $869 and tops out at $3,500, while the average work can sell for $1,750.

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