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RICHARD AVEDON (1923-2004) THE BEATLES. Group of 4 posters. 1967. Each 31 1/4x22 1/2 inches, 79 1/2x57 1/4 cm. Condition varies, generally A-: creases in margins and image. Paper. In the late 1940s, Richard Avedon became the chief photographer for Harper's Bazaar. Throughout his career, while remaining active in the field of fashion photography, he also became involved in Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam war photography. For the January 9, 1967 issue of Look magazine, he produced solarized portraits of the Beatles which were issued in several formats, including posters. Icons of their era, these images captured the legendary rock group at the peak of their fame. Images 48, Modern Poster 238, Enyclopedie de l'Affiche p. 329, Plakat Kunst p. 170, Design Graphique 102.
