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Photograph "Mount Rushmore" banner poster of The Beatles, photographed by Richard Avedon in 1967. It was part of a set of five posters—four individual psychedelic color portraits and this black and white group banner—originally published by Look magazine in the U.S. and Stern magazine in Europe in early 1968.
Key Details
Photographer: Richard Avedon, a renowned American fashion photographer known for his dynamic portraits.
Date & Location: The photo shoot occurred on August 11, 1967, at a penthouse studio in Thompson House, London.
Publication: The images first appeared in the January 9, 1968, edition of Look magazine in the US, with posters available via mail order.
Technique: The banner image itself was a collage of four separate photographs assembled together.
Cultural Impact: These posters became seminal images of the late 1960s and transcended typical music memorabilia, becoming sought-after items by art and design collectors. |
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