SHAHROKH HATAMI (1928-2017) Rare Signed Print The Beatles "Fab Four Color Quad"

Artist: Shahrokh Hatami (1928–2017)

Title: The Fab Four – Liverpool, 1963 (Quad Portrait)

Medium: Archival pigment print on paper

Edition: Artist‑signed print

Artwork Dimensions: Overall 112 x 90cm (44" x 35.5"), each portrait 37 x 49cm (14.5" x 19"). 

Frame Dimensions: n/a

Condition: Good overall. The print is clean and well‑preserved; minor marks from being kept rolled in a tube.

Gallery Price: One similar edition available at San Fransisco Art Exchange for $15,000. 

About the artwork

This vibrant four‑panel portrait captures The Beatles in Liverpool in 1963, during the explosive rise of Beatlemania. Shahrokh Hatami’s lens freezes the group at a pivotal moment — young, sharp, and brimming with the energy that would soon reshape global culture. Each quadrant isolates a different expression, giving the composition a rhythmic, almost cinematic quality that mirrors the band’s own dynamic presence.

The photograph is printed in rich, saturated colour, preserving the warmth and immediacy of Hatami’s original shoot. The clarity of the image, combined with the bold layout, creates a striking visual impact that feels both nostalgic and contemporary. This is not simply a portrait of four musicians — it is a document of a cultural turning point, captured by a photographer with rare access and instinct.

This particular example is hand‑signed by Shahrokh Hatami, adding a layer of authenticity and collectability that distinguishes it from standard reproductions. The signature affirms Hatami’s direct connection to the piece and enhances its long‑term value for collectors of fine art photography and Beatles history alike.

A powerful, iconic image presented in a format that commands attention — an exceptional opportunity to own a signed artwork from one of the most significant photographers of the 1960s.

Shahrokh Hatami (1928–2017) was one of the most distinctive visual chroniclers of the 20th century — a photographer whose work bridged fashion, cinema, politics, and the explosive cultural shifts of the 1960s. Born in Tehran and later working internationally, Hatami developed a reputation for his rare ability to capture both the public persona and the private humanity of his subjects. His photographs appeared in leading publications including Paris Match, Life, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, cementing his place among the most respected photojournalists of his generation.

Hatami’s career placed him at the centre of some of the era’s most iconic moments. He photographed Brigitte Bardot on film sets, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton during the height of their fame, Salvador Dalí in his surrealist world, and political figures across Europe and the Middle East. Yet it is his work with The Beatles — particularly his early access to the band in 1963 — that remains among his most celebrated achievements. His portraits of John, Paul, George, and Ringo capture a unique blend of youthful charisma and cultural momentum that few photographers were able to document with such immediacy.

Known for his instinctive timing, refined composition, and ability to build trust with his subjects, Hatami produced images that feel intimate without being intrusive. His archive is now recognised as an important visual record of mid‑century culture, and his signed works have become increasingly sought after by collectors of fine art photography, music history, and 1960s memorabilia.

Hatami’s legacy endures not only through the celebrities he photographed, but through the clarity and honesty of his visual storytelling — a body of work that continues to resonate with collectors and historians alike.