The four portraits in this montage were captured in December 1963, a pivotal moment just before the Beatles achieved worldwide fame. Just a couple of weeks afterward, they would perform 40 concerts over 18 days in Paris before heading to America for their landmark appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Hatami, a seasoned photojournalist whose important work had appeared in major news magazines like LIFE and Paris Match, was sent to document the band the French media was buzzing about ahead of their visit. During his brief time with them as they enjoyed a moment of relaxation between two events in their hometown, Hatami captured a unique series of color photographs, in addition to black and white.
In 2005, Hatami first created this cohesive presentation of the group using four individual portraits in a quad-montage format in black & white. While the stark shadows in each photograph are reminiscent of the iconic Meet the Beatles! album cover, Hatami's artwork highlights each of their unique features and personalities in a crisp, balanced, contemporary layout.
In 2007 Hatami began experimenting with digital manipulation and the recent advancements in archival printing technology. This fabulous Fab Four Color Quad is the result! With it's updated take on a classic format, this piece quickly became a collector-favorite. The bold juxtaposition of colors combined with the clean grid layout adds a distinct Pop Art style to this classic photo-montage.
Release Notes:
Hatami first published this museum-quality photograph in 2007. He produced two sizes, each in an edition of 25 pieces. Each fine art archival pigment print was printed and then hand-signed and numbered by Hatami prior to his death in 2017.
This archival pigment print features a soft matte finish and is printed on soft white paper.
Collector's Notes:
In the process of creating this piece, he produced four unique versions of the Fab Four Quad Montage on canvas, each one tinted with a single color. The full collection of unique prints can be found HERE.
Hatami printed, signed, and numbered this limited edition (plus proofs) in full in both sizes. There are no unsigned or estate-stamped posthumous prints.
NOTE: This piece has become one of the most sought-after and collectible Beatles photographs ever represented by SFAE. Limited quantities remain in both sizes, please contact us today with any questions!
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery of their new artwork.