About The Artist
George S. Zimbel, a then 25-year-old freelance photographer, captured iconic images of Marilyn Monroe on September 11, 1954, during the filming of "The Seven Year Itch" in New York. Amid a crowd of over a thousand people, including photographers, a film crew, and onlookers, Zimbel shot Monroe in her...
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The David Barnett Gallery is Wisconsin's premier gallery with the broadest range of art available in the region, including works of art that represent more than 600 artists. The gallery specializes in European and American masters, regional and nationally recognized artists and emerging artists. This gallery also offers museum quality custom framing, restoration, conservation, appraisals, printing, transportation and delivery. 
Artist: George Zimbel
Price: $13,000.00
Medium: Photography
Ship From Milwaukee, WI
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Creation Date: 1954
Materials: Photograph, Silver gelatin print
Dimensions: 21" x 20"
Condition: Excellent condition.
Finish: Framed
About the Item: "Marilyn Monroe NYC 1954 Seven Year Itch" is a photograph printed in 1990 from the 1954 original negative. It is signed by the artist George Zimbel on the back. This piece depicts the classic image of Monroe standing on a grate as a gust of air blows up her skirt. This piece is archivally framed to museum standards with an acid free foam board backing, museum glass, and a silver finished wood frame. Artwork Size: 10" x 8" Frame Size: 20 1/2" x 19 1/2"
About The Artist
George S. Zimbel, a then 25-year-old freelance photographer, captured iconic images of Marilyn Monroe on September 11, 1954, during the filming of "The Seven Year Itch" in New York. Amid a crowd of over a thousand people, including photographers, a film crew, and onlookers, Zimbel shot Monroe in her famous white dress over a subway vent on Lexington Avenue. Despite the rule against shooting during filming, Zimbel, working under a contract with PIX Inc., managed to discreetly use his Leica camera, eventually being moved behind police lines, from where he continued photographing. This event, masterfully planned for publicity, provided Zimbel with a significant opportunity in his career. He views these photos as a document of an age of innocence, reflecting his early years. Married since 1955 to Elaine Sernovitz, a writer and psychotherapist, and a father of four, Zimbel lives in Montreal. In an era of digital manipulation, he remains committed to traditional, "straight" photography, emphasizing the importance of the final print in documentary photography. His work combines personal perspective, technical skill, and informative content, capturing and retaining viewer interest.
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