Albert Al Hirschfeld
American, 1903-2003
For nearly 70 years, Al Hirschfeld created iconic caricatures of theater, film and television celebrities, capturing moments in time and documenting U.S. entertainment history in the process. Art historian Lloyd Goodrich called Hirschfeld “one of the few masters of graphic humor.” "New York Times" art critic John Russell dubbed him “the Fred Astaire of pen and ink.” Brendan Gill of "The New Yorker" stated, “To be a star on Broadway is to be drawn by Hirschfeld.” And many performers believed that, regardless of any other accolades they might achieve, “if Al Hirschfeld hasn’t drawn you, you don’t exist.”
Hirschfeld began his career as a political cartoonist and became a theater caricaturist for "The New York Times" in 1925. He began creating his pure line drawings on a trip to Bali in the 1930s, and, over the course of his career, mastered the technique of using lines to capture the spirit and personality of his subjects. Hidden in each drawing is his daughter’s name, Nina, and so many people became obsessed with finding all of the Nina’s, that he developed a system of noting the number of Nina’s in each work next to his signature. In addition to "The New Yorker" and "The New York Times," Hirschfeld’s 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.
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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...
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1990s Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
How To Succeed In Business Broadway Musical Matthew Broderick Signed Tony Award
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
How To Succeed In Business Broadway Musical Matthew Broderick Signed Tony Award
Al Hirschfeld (1995)
How To Succeed In Business
Lithograph on heavy paper
Sight: 17 x 22 inches
Numbe...
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1990s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Paper, Etching, Lithograph
Kabuki Kyo by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Albert Hirschfeld
Title: Kabuki Kyo
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 1116/275
Size: 30 x 21.75 in. (76.2 x 55.25 cm)
Category
1970s Post-Modern Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
RENJISHI is a hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the renowned artist/caricaturist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) printed by hand using traditional lithography techniques on archiva...
Category
1970s Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
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...
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1970s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
CABARET Film Liza Minnelli Joel Grey Broadway Academy Tony Award Musical 12/150
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Cabaret" Liza Minnelli Joel Grey Broadway Film Academy Tony Award Musical
Signed and numbered 12/150 in pencil, lower margin. Etching with aquatint, 15” x 10 1/2”. Framed 22” x 1...
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1970s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
"I Love Lucy" Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz TV Comedy Legends Emmy Awards Litho Emmys
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"I Love Lucy" Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz TV Comedy Legends Emmy Awards Litho Emmys
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
"I Love Lucy" Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz
Lithograph on heavy paper, 1989
Sigh...
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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
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 Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Al 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.