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Kirchherr, Astrid
(1938-2020)John Lennon, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

"John Lennon, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg". 1960/ printed later. Large-format gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 44 x 58,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil and photographer's label on the verso.

Astrid Kirchherr's portraits of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg, reveal a captivating glimpse into the early days of The Beatles and their transformative years in Germany. These images not only provide a historical record of The Beatles' formative period, but also underscore Kirchherr's role as a pioneering photographer, who helped shape the band's image and contributed significantly to their enduring cultural impact. – A few creases and handling marks, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in good condition.