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John Lennon Silkscreen by Klaus Voormann
Klaus Voormann’s portrait of John Lennon represents a unique intersection of friendship, music, and visual art. Created by one of Lennon’s closest friends and collaborators, this limited-edition silkscreen captures the image of one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century through the eyes of an artist who knew him long before worldwide fame.
Klaus Voorman’s illustration, (ca. 1996) of Hamburg’s Reeperbahn district, documenting where the pre-fab 4 lived, worked and played.
Klaus Voormann first met The Beatles in 1960 while they were young, unknown musicians performing in Hamburg, Germany. Along with photographer Astrid Kirchherr and artist Jürgen Vollmer, Voormann became part of the close creative circle surrounding the young band during their formative years. Their friendship continued throughout The Beatles’ career and beyond.
Klaus Voormann’s illustration and collage of the seminal 1966 album, Revolver, by The Beatles.
Best known for his iconic Grammy Award-winning artwork for The Beatles’ 1966 album Revolver, Voormann developed a distinctive visual language that combined illustration, collage, and portraiture. He later remained closely connected with the former Beatles, performing as a musician on recordings by John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, including Lennon’s landmark album Imagine.
This portrait of John Lennon reflects Voormann’s lifelong connection to the artist and musician he first encountered in Hamburg more than a decade earlier. The image is not only a portrait of Lennon, but a personal interpretation created by someone who was part of his inner creative circle.
Each museum-quality silkscreen print is authorized by Klaus Voormann, individually numbered, and hand signed by the artist. Printed on heavy art board, these limited editions preserve a remarkable meeting point between two legendary creative figures.
20 × 26 inches
Silkscreen on art board hand signed and numbered by Klaus Voormann.
Available editions:
Colored glasses — Edition of 88
Black and white glasses — Edition of 18