Rare Roger Fritz Beatles photo of John, Paul & George on a toboggan in Austria, 1965. Limited edition 16x20 on velvet matte linen paper. Copyright-stamped.

Product Description

Captured in the Austrian Alps during the filming of Help! in 1965, this playful scene shows John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison huddled together on a wooden toboggan while Ringo Starr rests nearby in the snow. German photographer Roger Fritz (1936–2021) was uniquely positioned to document the Beatles’ offstage moments, blending intimacy and humor in his work.

This 16x20 inch unsigned limited edition print is produced from Fritz’s original negatives and bears the artist’s copyright stamp for authenticity. Printed on velvet matte linen paper, a rare medium chosen by Fritz, the image reveals extraordinary texture and eliminates glare, faithfully representing his vision.

Details:

• Limited edition 16x20 (unsigned)

• Copyright-stamped Roger Fritz studio imprint

• Velvet matte linen paper

• From the 1965 Austria Beatles series

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.