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Robert Whitaker
The Beatles "Umbrella" by Robert Whitaker

1964

About the Item

The Beatles by photographer Robert Whitaker. This formal photo shoot image is fondly known as 'Umbrella'. The Beatles are depicted holding two large striped umbrellas on the banks of Loch Earn in Perthshire, Scotland, on the October 20, 1964. Inspired by surrealist aesthetics, spurred by his interest in Dalí, Whitaker and the four Beatles co-composed the image Robert Whitaker recalls "All four were very inventive and spontaneous. I asked them to jump up on the wall. They grabbed these umbrellas, and then John .... well, look at him in that photo. He's levitating". All limited edition prints in this collection are hand numbered and authenticated with the official Robert Whitaker Estate Stamp. Print type: 20x24" C-Type Print. Limited edition of 50. Also available as a 16x20" print, edition 75. Paper type: Fujifilm Crystal Archive Paper
  • Creator:
    Robert Whitaker (1939, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1964
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    16x20" - Edition 75Price: $1,350
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1812211227452

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