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Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

American, 1922-1985
Milton Greene was born in New York City in 1922 and was no stranger to the photographic medium in a time where photography was becoming a deeply informative photojournalistic as well as a highly celebrated editorial practice. After winning a scholarship at Pratt University, Greene became an apprentice to photo journalist Elliot Elisofen, and later assisted Diana Vreeland’s, Louise Dahl-Wolfe of Harper’s Bazaar. A lifetime of work building such a portfolio archived the many faceted personalities of the fifties and sixties, widely circulated in publications such as Life, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vogue Magazine. Along with celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Alfred Hitchcock, Greene developed his notoriety from his body of work around America’s classic iconic sweetheart, Marilyn Monroe. The two cultivated a close friendship after Green photographed Monroe for an editorial assignment with Look magazine, which engendered a business partnership. They together formed Marilyn Monroe Productions, a film production company that would go on to produce Monroe’s films such as Bus Stop (1956), The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). While Monroe lived in New York City studying acting under teacher and director Lee Strasberg, Monroe stayed with Greene and his family in Connecticut on their farmhouse during which time Green arranged some 53 photography shoots of his iconic subject. This included the infamous, “The Black Sitting” coined by Time Life Inc. to include one of the three most popular images of the 20th century. Milton Greene died in 1985, however, his photographs, prints, and posters continue to be published and exhibited in major catalogues, museums, and galleries as well as highly represented in many private collections. Milton H. Greene´s breadth of work has been preserved and celebrated in remembrance of his life, and the lives he so well captured.
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Artist: Milton H. Greene
Marilyn Monroe, "Bed"
By Milton H. Greene
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/20, estate-stamped. Includes black frame. Milton H. Greene, famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on ...
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1950s Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, "Ballerina"
By Milton H. Greene
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 18/20, estate-stamped. Unframed print. Milton H. Greene, famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a pho...
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1950s Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Steve McQueen, Baja California
By Milton H. Greene
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 7, estate-stamped. Includes frame. Milton H. Greene was one of the earliest and best photographers working in the early days of color photography. Aside from his outstanding Marilyn Monroe images...
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1960s Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Andy Warhol
By Milton H. Greene
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/20, estate-stamped. Includes black frame. Milton H. Greene was one of the earliest and best photographers working in the early days of color photography. Aside from his outstanding Marilyn Monroe images...
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1970s Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe - Portrait in White fur, Color, Fine Art Photography
By Milton H. Greene
Located in Vienna, AT
Marilyn Monroe wearing a White Fur Coat, photographed by Milton Greene. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done ...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marlene Dietrich - German-American film star and icon and her famous legs
By Milton H. Greene
Located in Vienna, AT
Marlene Dietrich - German-American film star and icon and her famous legs The artwork is framed high-end with a black hard-wood box, mat and 90% UV-resistant museum glass. Other size...
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Mid-20th Century Milton H. Greene Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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