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John Bryson Photography

American, 1923-2005

John Bryson was a prolific photojournalist, who spent eight years as a photographer and photo editor at Life Magazine before turning freelance. He is renowned for candid and dynamic celebrity portraits and had an innate ability to win the trust and affection of the rich and famous. His book The Private World of Katharine Hepburn is a seminal and celebrated work. Bryson also photographed Ernest Hemingway (famously kicking a beer-can in the snow), Elizabeth Taylor, Clint Eastwood, Frank Sinatra, John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Nikita Khrushchev and Salvador Dali wearing a crown of sausages.

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Artist: John Bryson
Marilyn Monroe knitting on set "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960
Marilyn Monroe knitting on set "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960

Marilyn Monroe knitting on set "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960

By John Bryson

Located in Cologne, DE

Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...

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1960s Modern John Bryson Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe on set of the movie "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960
Marilyn Monroe on set of the movie "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960

Marilyn Monroe on set of the movie "Lets Make Love", USA, 1960

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Located in Cologne, DE

Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...

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1960s Modern John Bryson Photography

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Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone
Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone

Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone

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The cover shot of A Man Alone, 1969. This was recorded between March 19-21 in a Hollywood studio by American singer Frank Sinatra, arranged by Don Costa. In ...

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Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe  "A Star Never Dies", USA, 1985
Marilyn Monroe  "A Star Never Dies", USA, 1985

Marilyn Monroe "A Star Never Dies", USA, 1985

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Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...

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1980s Modern John Bryson Photography

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Find a wide variety of authentic John Bryson photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Bryson in archival ink, archival pigment print, ink and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large John Bryson photography, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood), Murray Garrett, and Marc Vaux. John Bryson photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $834 and tops out at $1,400, while the average work can sell for $834.