Bob Marley
- Artist: Dennis Morris
- Date: 1973
- Medium: gelatin silver print
- Dimensions: 15 3/8 in. x 22 7/8 in. (390 mm x 580 mm) image size
- Portrays: Robert Nesta ('Bob') Marley
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This is a gelatin silver print of Bob Marley by Dennis Morris. The black‑and‑white image captures the guitarist in profile, with his eyes looking directly into the frame. You can see the subtle texture of his hair and the soft light that plays across his face. The print measures about 390 × 580 mm, giving it a generous canvas for its details.
Dennis took this shot in 1973 while the Wailers were touring England—a moment that became the start of a lifelong partnership with Marley. Three years later he would release Exodus, which topped the UK charts for 56 weeks. Printed in 2024, this print belongs to the National Portrait Gallery’s Photographs Collection and sits here ready for visitors to enjoy.
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Bob Marley is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
