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 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.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 VoormannThe Beatles play the Top Ten Club with Klaus on bass.
Edition: 125 numbered prints, signed by Klaus VoormannThe drummer for Rory Storm and The Hurricanes, Ringo Starr.
Edition: 125 numbered prints, signed by Klaus VoormannBackstage with Ringo and Rory Storm in the Kaiserkeller dressing room.
Edition: 125 numbered prints, signed by Klaus VoormannOffset 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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