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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, "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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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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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, "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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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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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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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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