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George Marks Photography Collection

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

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.
 

3,587 Items

Banjo, (B&W)

Little boy giving little girl ride on tricycle

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

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

George Carlin Arrested

Naked woman showering, rear view

Line at movie theatre, NYC (vintage)

Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob George Holding a Congressional Medal of Honor

Woman swan diving

Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor

Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

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

Woman standing in surf at beach

Smiling housewife doing laundry

General Grant National Memorial, Riverside Park, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

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

Couple water skiing

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

Studio shot of euphonium

Man driving car and woman waving

Woman in stockings sitting on chair, close-up of legs, (B&W), low section

Woman in military uniform saluting

Grocer

The Right Tool For The Job

Party Time

Girls Night Out

A burly man holding a posy of flowers, circa 1955

Party Time

Going To School

Party Time

Skipping Rope

Running Boy

Still In Business

Pay Packet

Man holding shot of alcohol

Party Time

Sailor Suit

Going To School

Twin girls in hats & coats wearing white gloves

Couple with sunglasses

Doctor Doctor

Wedding Day

And Then I Said

Schoolboy Chums

Bless You

Young Couple On Bikes

Jovial Businessman

Shared Memory

Balanced Diet

Young Love

White Wedding

Suspicious Lighting

Portrait of mother with son and daughter

Is It About Me?

Business Talk

Piggyback Daddy

Smart Schoolboy

Happy Couple

Grandfatherly Type

Man with pipe in mouth

Hey There

Happy Couple

Business Talk

Bedside Manner

Dapper Gentleman

Smart Crowd

High Anxiety

Curious Crowd

Still In Business

Girl on bike, waving

Thirsty Businessman

Milk Buddies

Office Worker

Say No To Beef

Elegant Soiree

Businessman

Skiing Holiday

Shocking Secret

Fresh Faced Lad

Madison Avenue

Journal Memories



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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