Hamburg Days Prints

Klaus Voormann

Genesis Publications commissioned Klaus Voormann to undertake a series of photo-realistic paintings depicting the years he spent with The Beatles in Hamburg, 1960-62. In the creation of his paintings Klaus built sets and used actors to recreate memories from his days with The Beatles.

Genesis exclusively offers the six oil paintings and six of Klaus's drawings as individually numbered, artist-signed prints.

'Klaus was part of a group of The Beatles' friends in Hamburg. His "memory drawings" of our Hamburg days are not only beautiful drawings in themselves, but capture the spirit of the times.' – Paul McCartney

The Artist

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'The really good thing about Klaus and his drawings is that - unlike many other people - he was actually there!' Paul McCartney

While The Beatles honed their stage craft in the nightclubs of Hamburg, Klaus studied art at the city's Meisterschule, stepping in as an occasional bass player for the band.

Later Klaus would come to record on solo albums by George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr. Celebrated a Grammy-award winning musician, as a visual artist Klaus is best known for his iconic Beatles Revolver and Anthology album sleeves.

For further information about Hamburg Days, the two-volume limited edition book which resulted from this project, by Klaus Voormann and with photography from Astrid Kirchherr, click here.

1. Paul and Rosa

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In Klaus's reconstruction, 'Paul and Rosa', Paul is shown receiving slimming pill amphetamines to help sustain round-the-clock performances in the Kaiserkeller.

Edition: 125 numbered prints, signed by Klaus Voormann
Dimensions: 60cm x 42cm (24" x 16.5")
Method: Offset printed
Paper: Heavy weight matt art
Frame: White hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex

2. Davidwache Police Station

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Prior to being deported, Paul McCartney spends a night in the Davidwache Police Station.

3. George Singing

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Edition: 125 numbered prints, signed by Klaus Voormann
Dimensions: 60cm x 42cm (24" x 16.5")
Method: Offset printed
Paper: Heavy weight uncoated
Frame: Black hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex

4. The Group

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5. Lennon & McCartney in the Bambi Kino

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6. The Top Ten Club

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The Beatles play the Top Ten Club with Klaus on bass.

7. Ringo Starr

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The drummer for Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, Ringo Starr.

8. Ringo, Kaiserkeller Dressing Room

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Backstage with Ringo and Rory Storm in the Kaiserkeller dressing room.

9. Daybreak at The Top Ten Club

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10. John Singing

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11. Elvis McCartney

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12. Breakfast with John

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The Complete Series

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Offset printed onto heavyweight uncoated art paper, the Hamburg Days Portfolio is created to be treasured for decades to come.

If you wish to own the complete Hamburg Days Portfolio, please contact Genesis Publications directly to place your order and discuss the addition of a personalised archival case to house your 12 numbered and signed prints (+44 (0) 1483 540970 or info@genesis-publications.com).

Hamburg Days Prints