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 a 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 layout was one of the last iterations of his exploration, leading to the Fab Four Color Quad.
Release Notes:
Hatami first published this museum-quality photograph in 2007. He produced only one size and he did not produce a numbered edition, only a few proofs. 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:
Hatami printed, signed, and numbered all of the proofs. There are no unsigned or estate-stamped posthumous prints.
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following the delivery of their new artwork.