'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
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.
'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.
In Klaus's reconstruction, 'Paul and Rosa', Paul is shown receiving slimming pill amphetamines to help sustain round-the-clock performances in the Kaiserkeller.
Prior to being deported, Paul McCartney spends a night in the Davidwache Police Station.
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
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
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
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
The Beatles play the Top Ten Club with Klaus on bass.
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
The drummer for Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, Ringo Starr.
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
Backstage with Ringo and Rory Storm in the Kaiserkeller dressing room.
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
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
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
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
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
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).Select from the following copies:
Six oil paintings and six drawings of The Beatles by Klaus Voormann, published as signed limited edition prints.
Since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from the Beatles to Buckingham Palace.
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