Rare Roger Fritz signed Beatles photo in the snow with companions, Austria 1965. Limited edition 16x20 (#11/75) on velvet matte linen paper. Copyright-stamped.

Product Description

Perched playfully in a snowbank above four stylish companions, the Beatles are captured in Austria during the filming of Help! in 1965. This dynamic photograph by Roger Fritz (1936–2021) blends the band’s youthful energy with the cultural fashion and spirit of the mid-1960s.

This signed limited edition (#11/75) was acquired directly from the artist and bears Fritz’s signature and copyright stamp. Printed on velvet matte linen paper, a rare medium chosen by Fritz, the print emphasizes the original film grain and eliminates reflections, preserving his authentic vision.

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

Combining the Beatles’ playful humor with the stylish presence of their companions, this photograph feels like a cinematic snapshot of 1965 — where music, fashion, and youth culture collided.

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.