Bert Stern, 1926 Brooklyn, New York until 2013Manhattan, NY, famous fashion and commercial photographer, famous for his photo session with Marilyn Monroe for Vogue magazine, here: # “Marilyn purple roses #”, photography, iris print on firm matte photo paper, signed byhand, 48 x 33 cm, the picture was taken in 1962, the print was later made, on the reversewith studio stamp and repeated signature of the artist, certificate of authenticity, this hand signed, with title and numbered, under glass, frame: 73 x 53 cm. Bert Stern was one of the leading photographers of the 1950s and 1960s; he redefined fashion photography with his clean and direct style. Like his contemporaries Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, Stern pioneered a new photographic aesthetic, preferring uncluttered and emotionally direct images that strove not only to showcase the human figure but also to capture a sense of the subjects psychology. What makes a great model is her need, her desire; and its exciting to photograph desire, Stern once said. Encouraged to pursue photography by Stanley Kubrick, Sterns reputation quickly grew as he worked for commercial companies such as Revlon. He became a mainstay for fashion magazines like Vogue, and his portfolio featured such superstars as Twiggy, Truman Capote, and Audrey Hepburn. Stern famously captured Marilyn Monroe in The Last Sitting, the actresss last group of portraits taken six weeks before her death. GREAT ASSET FOR YOUR COLLECTION AND ALSO GREAT INVESTMENT. We love hearing from you about the art we offer. The item “BERT STERN Marilyn Monroe Purple wink Roses1961 Signed Limited Edition with COA” is in sale since Wednesday, December 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “latelierluxurysalon” and is located in Broomall, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Artist: Bert Stern
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Date of Creation: 1950-1969
- Features: Signed
- Subject: Marilyn Monroe
- Originality: Limited Edition Print
- Print Surface: Paper