Rare Roger Fritz signed Beatles photo of Paul McCartney, 1965 Austria. Limited edition 20x24 (#12/50) on velvet matte linen paper. Copyright-stamped.

Product Description:
This intimate portrait of Paul McCartney was taken in Austria during the filming of Help! in 1965. With Lennon, Harrison, and Starr visible outside, McCartney is framed in solitude by the window—reflective, stylish, and on the cusp of global superstardom.

Photographed by Roger Fritz (1936–2021), this limited edition print is signed, copyright-stamped, and printed at Fritz’s direction on velvet matte linen paper, preserving the film grain with zero reflections. This work comes directly from the artist for a past gallery exhibition.

Edition: 12/50 – Signed and stamped by Roger Fritz
Size: 20x24 inches
Medium: Velvet matte linen paper

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.