Marilyn Monroe: The Last Sitting Portfolio 4
Bert Stern
Photography - 61 x 61 cm Photography - 24 x 24 inch
$30,000
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The Last Sitting: Marilyn With Pearls (hand signed C-Print),
2013
Bert Stern
Photography : C-print
29.8 x 35.2 x 0.3 cm 11.75 x 13.875 x 0.1 inch
$4,950
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About the artwork
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Numbered and limited to 72 copies
1 copy available
Signature
Signed artwork
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
29.8 x 35.2 x 0.3 cm 11.75 x 13.875 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Framing
Black frame with plexiglass
Artwork dimensions including frame
45.7 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm 18 x 20 x 1 inch
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: United States
C-print on paper. Hand signed lower front, hand signed and dated on verso by Bert Stern. Hand numbered 12/72 on verso.
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About the Artist: Bert Stern was an American photographer best known for his iconic portraits of Marilyn Monroe. With a photo shoot that took place in 1962 just weeks before the actress' death, Stern later compiled his image into the photobook Marilyn Monroe: The Complete Last Sitting, first published in 1982. Born on October 3, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, Stern taught himself how to take photographs as a youth. Over the course of his career, Stern changed the landscape of fashion and advertising photography by creating dynamic, stand-alone images that no longer existed simply to serve the text. He emerged alongside Richard Avedon, Mark Shaw, and Irving Penn as a pioneer of this new, confrontational style. Stern died at the age of 83 on June 26, 2013 in New York, NY. Notable exhibitions of his work include “I Wanna Be Loved By You: Photographs of Marilyn Monroe" shown at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and “The Last Sitting" at the Musée Maillol in Paris.
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Presentation
Bertram "Bert" Stern, born on October 3, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, was a pioneering American commercial photographer renowned for his iconic portraits of celebrities and his groundbreaking contributions to fashion photography. Growing up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, Stern's early exposure to photography came through his father's work as a children's portrait photographer. Despite dropping out of high school at 16, Stern landed a job in the mailroom at Look magazine, where he began his journey into the world of photography.
His talent quickly emerged, and Stern became the art director at Flair magazine, where he honed his skills in developing film and capturing images. By the 1950s, Stern was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Japan. It was during this time that his passion for photography flourished, laying the groundwork for his future career.
In the 1960s, Stern's career reached new heights as he became one of the foremost photographers of his time. He gained international recognition for his work with Marilyn Monroe, particularly the legendary series known as "The Last Sitting." This collection of 2,500 photographs, taken over three days in 1962, just weeks before Monroe's tragic death, remains one of his most celebrated achievements. Published in Vogue magazine, these images captured Monroe's essence with unparalleled intimacy and vulnerability.
Beyond Monroe, Stern's portfolio encompassed an array of iconic figures, from Audrey Hepburn to Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor to Drew Barrymore. His ability to capture the essence of his subjects, combined with his innovative approach to fashion photography, revolutionized the industry. Stern's dynamic and standalone images reshaped the landscape of advertising and editorial photography, setting a new standard for visual storytelling.
One of Stern's most famous images includes the inverted reflection of the Giza pyramid in a martini glass, which he created for his work on Smirnoff vodka advertising. This image, with its creative twist, became emblematic of Stern's ability to blend artistry with commercial appeal.
Despite facing personal struggles, including battles with drug addiction, Stern's passion for photography never waned. He continued to push boundaries, directing the acclaimed documentary "Jazz on a Summer's Day" in 1959 and contributing to Stanley Kubrick's "Lolita."
Throughout his illustrious career, Stern's photographs were exhibited worldwide, from Tokyo to London, cementing his status as a visionary artist. Bert Stern passed away on June 26, 2013, in New York City, leaving behind a rich and enduring contribution to the world of photography. You can find Bert Stern and many more in our collection of works by Celebrity Photographers.
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