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Al Hirschfeld was famous for his work as an artist. For nearly 70 years, he created iconic caricatures of theater, film and television celebrities, capturing moments in time and documenting U.S. entertainment history in the process. His drawings appeared on playbills and posters as well as in advertisements. As a result of his work, he earned two Tony awards for lifetime achievement in theater and had a Broadway theater renamed in his honor. Explore a range of Al Hirschfeld art on 1stDibs.
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ELLA FITZGERALD Lithograph, Celebrity Caricature Portrait, Female Jazz Vocalist
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
ELLA FITZGERALD is a limited edition lithograph by the renowned artist/caricaturist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) printed using traditional lithography techniques on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free. ELLA FITZGERALD is an impressive black and white celebrity caricature portrait of "Lady Ella" wearing eyeglasses singing, holding a microphone in her left hand. Hirschfeld masterfully expresses her songful character using fluid black line drawing and cross hatching to create shadows and contours.
Print size - 18.5 x 20.5 inches, image size - 13 x 15 in., unframed, excellent condition, unsigned printer's proof aside from the edition of 100 printed in the early 1990's.
About the artist -
Albert Hirschfeld (June 21, 1903 – January 20, 2003) was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars...
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sex and the City hand signed/n lithograph of beloved TV series, by famed artist
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Al Hirschfeld
Sex and the City, 2002
Color lithograph on Arches cover paper with deckled edges
Pencil signed and numbered 274/300 on the front
20 × 20 inches
Unframed
Classic color l...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
MISFITS Marilyn Monroe Clark Gabel Arthur Miller Caricature Movie Star Legends
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
MISFITS Marilyn Monroe Clark Gabel Arthur Miller Caricature Movie Star Legends
Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903 - 2003)
21" x 27" sheet
"Misfits", 1999
Litho...
Category
1980s Performance Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Jane Fonda Hollywood Legend Academy Awards Oscars 20th Century Litho Activist
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Jane Fonda Hollywood Legend Academy Awards Oscars 20th Century Litho Activist
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Jane Fonda in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"
Limited Edition etching, 1975
S...
Category
1970s Performance Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Sensations
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Al Hirshfeld
Title: Sensations (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles & Barbara Streisand)
Size: 23 x 21 Inches
Medium: One Color Lithograph on Fine Art Paper
Editi...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Cleopatra (Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor), Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Title: Cleopatra (Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor)
Year: 2000
Edition: 217/300, plus proofs.
Medium: Lithograph on Japon paper
Size: 23 x 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: Signed and numbered by the artist.
AL HIRSCHFELD (1903-2003) An American caricaturist best known for his black & white portraits of famous celebrities and Broadway stars...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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