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George Marks Photography Collection

Captivating black and white images that have a story to tell.

Choose a picture from our George Marks Photography Collection for your Wall Art and Photo Gifts

George Marks, an enigmatic pseudonym adopted by a remarkably prolific stock photographer who immersed himself in capturing the essence of daily life, with a focus on relationships, lifestyle, and ordinary yet meaningful moments. The majority of his term took place in the middle of the 20th century, a time marked by changing standards and cultural transformations.  His camera did more than just snap pictures; they told stories, painstakingly capturing moments that spoke to the shared experiences of that time.
Marks ventured into the domains of advertising, periodicals, and commercial endeavours, and his photos were well-received across a wide range of media because to their realistic and relatable portrayals of actual people. Every frame conveyed more than simply an example; it whispered tales of real feelings, making them invaluable in the world of marketing.
 

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Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Couple water skiing

Couple water skiing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Couple water skiing

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Little boy giving little girl ride on tricycle

Little boy giving little girl ride on tricycle
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Little boy giving little girl ride on tricycle

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor

Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Banjo, (B&W)

Banjo, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young man making the O. K. sign

Young man making the O. K. sign
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Young man making the O.K. sign

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman behind shower curtain

Woman behind shower curtain
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman behind shower curtain

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Grimacing man with fingers in ears
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Street in NY city, (B&W)

Street in NY city, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Man sitting & having a beer

Man sitting & having a beer
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man sitting and having a beer

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Two men with alcoholic beverages

Two men with alcoholic beverages
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two men with alcoholic beverages

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman preparing food

Young woman preparing food
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Young woman preparing food

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Girl jumping rope

Girl jumping rope
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Girl jumping rope

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Womans hands threading needle

Womans hands threading needle
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Womans hands threading needle

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Smiling man in studio, (B&W), portrait

Smiling man in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section

Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section
photography, black and white, Posing, Low section, Close-up, Black background, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Nostalgia, Past, Young Adult, Women, Young Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Man in top hat, white tie and tails
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Close up of womans face

Close up of womans face
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Close up of womans face

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)

Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Full length, Smiling, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Semi-dress, Dress, Well-dressed, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking away, Close-up, Head and shoulders, White background, Smiling, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman posing, close-up of face, (B&W)

Young woman posing, close-up of face, (B&W)
Black and White, photography, Posing, Close-up, Full frame, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Closed eyes, Make-up, Lipstick, Horizontal

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman with closed eyes, (B&W), (Close-up)

Woman with closed eyes, (B&W), (Close-up)
Black and White, photography, Close-up, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)
Black and White, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling

Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling
colour, photography, Front view, Head and shoulders, Red, Smiling, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman with blonde hair in studio

Woman with blonde hair in studio
colour, photography, Head and shoulders, Background, Yellow, Mature Adult, 40s, 40-45 Years, Women, Mature Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman smiling, Close-up of face, (B&W)

Woman smiling, Close-up of face, (B&W)
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Facial expression, Horizontal, Lipstick, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned, One Person, Only Women, Open eyes, Open mouth

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman, close-up of face, (B&W)

Woman, close-up of face, (B&W)
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Elegance, Elegant, Horizontal, Lipstick, Looking away, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned, One Person, Only Women, Open eyes

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Curly hair, Facial expression, Head and shoulders, Humour, Lipstick, Looking at camera, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman looking amused, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young woman looking amused, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
photography, black and white, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Young woman posing in studio, (B&W), close-up
photography, black and white, Posing, Looking away, Head and shoulders, White background, White, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman in Latino dance costume posing in studio, holding drum, (B&W)

Woman in Latino dance costume posing in studio, holding drum, (B&W)
photography, black and white, Posing, Looking at camera, Full length, Smiling, Standing, Playing, Dress, Costume, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman in Latino dance costume sitting in studio, holding drum, (B&W)

Woman in Latino dance costume sitting in studio, holding drum, (B&W)
photography, black and white, Looking at camera, Smiling, Sitting, Dress, Costume, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with perm, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with perm, (B&W), portrait
photography, black and white, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman whistling, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman whistling, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman applying creme on face, (B&W), portrait

Young woman applying creme on face, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, Dress, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 18-19 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman applying perfume in front of mirror, (B&W)

Young woman applying perfume in front of mirror, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Smiling, Sitting, Dress, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Smiling woman, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Smiling woman, (B&W), close-up, portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Close-up, Full frame, Smiling, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Open eyes

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lipstick in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman applying lipstick in studio, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women



Even though Marks' exact identity is hidden behind a curtain of mystery, his body of work has left an enduring legacy in the history of stock photography. 

Discover a treasure trove of images in Marks' vast body of work; each one depicts a different aspect of life, such as the demands of the workplace, complex relationships, and the common yet fascinating weave of domesticity. 

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