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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: 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: Banjo, (B&W)

Banjo, (B&W)

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: Line at movie theatre, NYC (vintage)

Line at movie theatre, NYC (vintage)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Line at movie theatre, NYC (vintage)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman swan diving

Woman swan diving
A woman mid-air after jumping off a diving board in a pool, US, circa 1950s. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Smiling housewife doing laundry
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman standing in surf at beach

Woman standing in surf at beach
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman standing in surf at beach

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Studio shot of euphonium

Studio shot of euphonium

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Man driving car and woman waving

Man driving car and woman waving
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man driving car and woman waving

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Naked woman showering, rear view

Naked woman showering, rear view

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

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

Woman looking up, (B&W), close-up, portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Posing, Close-up, Full frame, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Open eyes, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955. (Photo by H)

A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955. (Photo by H)
A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman sitting at vanity table, putting on lipstick, (B&W), portrait

Woman sitting at vanity table, putting on lipstick, (B&W), portrait
Easy Retouch, portrait, posing, looking at camera, upper half, sitting, fashion, elegant, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, blonde hair

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Elegant woman posing, (B&W), portrait

Elegant woman posing, (B&W), portrait
Easy Retouch, portrait, posing, looking at camera, head and shoulders, white background, looking over shoulder, elegant, dress, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman putting on lipstick

Woman putting on lipstick
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman putting on lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying make-up in mirror

Woman applying make-up in mirror
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying make-up in mirror

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lipstick

Woman applying lipstick
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying lipstick

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman looking at hand mirror, applying lipstick, (B&W)

Woman looking at hand mirror, applying lipstick, (B&W)
Easy Retouch, head and shoulders, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person, blonde hair, curly hair, perm, make-up, lipstick, old fashioned, vertical

Background imageGeorge Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lip-stick looking in hand-held mirror

Woman applying lip-stick looking in hand-held mirror
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying lip-stick looking in hand-held mirror

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



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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