The Beatles (George Harrison; John Lennon; Paul McCartney; Ringo Starr)

Sittersback to top

• George Harrison (1943-2001), Musician; member of The Beatles. Sitter associated with 46 portraits.
• John Lennon (1940-1980), Musician; co-founder and singer for The Beatles. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
• Sir (James) Paul McCartney (1942-), Musician; member of The Beatles. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
• Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) (1940-), Musician; drummer for The Beatles. Sitter associated with 34 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Astrid Kirchherr (1938-), Photographer. Artist of 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Brian Epstein commissioned her to take portraits of the band late in 1962 with their new suits and new drummer. Ringo Starr, who had replaced Pete Best as drummer earlier that year, is seen standing slightly apart from the other members in the group.

Linked publicationsback to top

• , p. 61

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Beatles to Bowie: the 60s exposed (15 October 2009 - 24 January 2010)
• The Beatles on the Balcony (5 July 2006 - 22 October 2006)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Group portraits