Rare Roger Fritz signed Beatles photo of John, Paul & George on a sled in Austria, 1965. Limited edition 16x20 (#11/75) on velvet matte linen paper. Copyright-stamped.

Product Description

A playful candid of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison sharing a sled in the Austrian snow, with Ringo Starr nearby. Taken during the filming of Help! in 1965, this photograph captures the Beatles’ youthful energy, humor, and closeness away from the spotlight.

This signed limited edition (#11/75) comes directly from the artist’s release, bearing Roger Fritz’s signature and copyright stamp. At Fritz’s demand, the print is made on velvet matte linen paper, a rare medium that enhances the natural film grain and eliminates reflections.

Details:

• Signed and copyright-stamped by Roger Fritz

• Edition: 11/75

• Size: 16x20 inches

• Velvet matte linen paper

• Acquired directly from the artist for gallery exhibition

Collector’s Insight

This lively snowbound moment shows the Beatles’ camaraderie at its best — playful, unguarded, and far removed from the stage. A quintessential Roger Fritz photograph blending warmth, humor, and music history.

Artist Bio for Roger Fritz

Roger Fritz (1936–2021) was a German photographer, actor, and filmmaker whose career spanned more than six decades. Rising to prominence in the 1950s, he won the prestigious Photokina Prize twice and co-founded the avant-garde arts magazine Twen. His images were regularly published in Vogue, Stern, and Life, showcasing his distinct blend of cinematic framing and intimate realism.

Through friendships with Astrid Kirchherr and other key figures in Hamburg’s art scene, Fritz was introduced to The Beatles during their early career. His close rapport with the band led to remarkable photographic access, including candid sessions in Austria during the filming of Help! in 1965. These photographs capture the Beatles not as distant icons, but as young men on the cusp of global stardom.

Beyond photography, Fritz directed award-winning films in the 1960s and later collaborated with Rainer Werner Fassbinder on several productions. His photographs have been exhibited internationally, including at the Kunsthalle Mannheim and the German Film Museum. Recognized with the Lead Award in 2007 and the German Independence Honorary Award in 2011, Fritz left behind a multifaceted legacy bridging fine art, cinema, and music history.

Today, his Beatles photographs are celebrated as rare visual documents—intimate, playful, and historically significant—preserving moments with the world’s most influential band through the eye of a trusted insider.