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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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Carol Channing LORELEI Broadway Legend Tony Awards 20th Century Lithograph
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Carol Channing LORELEI Broadway Legend Tony Awards 20th Century Lithograph
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Carol Channing in LORELEI
Hand-signed Limited Edition Etching
Signed lower rig...
Category
1970s Performance Figurative 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
$2,400 Sale Price
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Cher Icon Gay Diva Superstar Oscar Grammy Contemporary Goddess of Pop Music
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Cher Icon Gay Diva Superstar Oscar Grammy Contemporary Godess of Pop Music
Al Hirschfeld (1903 - 2003)
Cher
Sight: 21 1/2 x 14 1/4
Frame: 30 x 22 1/2 inches...
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
Neil Young, Caricature Lithograph by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Al Hirschfeld’s Rock'n in the Free World Neil Young. This print is signed and numbered in pencil.
Al Hirschfeld, American (1903–2003)
Date: 2000
Lithograph, signed and numbered in p...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lena Horne Film Broadway Star African American 20th Century Litho NYT Published
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Lena Horne Film Broadway Star African American 20th Century Litho NYT Published
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
"Lena Horne"
Hand-signed Limited Edition Etching, 56/200
Sight size 14 1/2 ...
Category
1980s Performance Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph