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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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$2,220
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Lithograph
Paper
ELLA FITZGERALD Lithograph, Celebrity Caricature Portrait, Female Jazz Vocalist
ELLA FITZGERALD Lithograph, Celebrity Caricature Portrait, Female Jazz Vocalist

Albert Al HirschfeldELLA FITZGERALD Lithograph, Celebrity Caricature Portrait, Female Jazz Vocalist, 1993

$550

H 18.5 in W 20.5 in

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

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Lithograph

Diane Keaton & Woody Allen "Annie Hall" Movie Oscar Academy Award Caricature
Diane Keaton & Woody Allen "Annie Hall" Movie Oscar Academy Award Caricature

Albert Al HirschfeldDiane Keaton & Woody Allen "Annie Hall" Movie Oscar Academy Award Caricature, 1983

$10,000

H 21 in W 18 in

Diane Keaton & Woody Allen "Annie Hall" Movie Oscar Academy Award Caricature

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

Diane Keaton & Woody Allen "Annie Hall" Movie Oscar Academy Award Caricature Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in "Annie Hall" Plate Size: 13 x 9 3/4 Paper Size...

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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Paper, Etching

Luciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra in Concert Music Legends Grammys Litho
Luciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra in Concert Music Legends Grammys Litho

Albert Al HirschfeldLuciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra in Concert Music Legends Grammys Litho, 1982

$4,500

H 20 in W 24 in

Luciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra in Concert Music Legends Grammys Litho

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

Luciano Pavarotti & Frank Sinatra in Concert Music Legends Grammys Litho Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Luciano Pavarotti and Frank Sinatra in Concert Limited Edition Etching Sight: ...

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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Lithograph

Stephen Sondheim Tony Awards Broadway Musical Theatre NYT Published
Stephen Sondheim Tony Awards Broadway Musical Theatre NYT Published

Albert Al HirschfeldStephen Sondheim Tony Awards Broadway Musical Theatre NYT Published, 1982

$18,000

H 30 in W 24 in

Stephen Sondheim Tony Awards Broadway Musical Theatre NYT Published

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

Stephen Sondheim Tony Awards Broadway Musical Theatre NYT Published Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Stephen Sondheim Lithograph on paper Sight 21 x 15 inches Signed lower right, numbere...

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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Lithograph, Paper

Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published
Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published

Albert Al HirschfeldDuke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published, 1991

$9,500

H 19 in W 19 in

Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

Duke Ellington Jazz Music Legend African American Grammys NY Times Published Al Hirschfeld (1903 – 2003) Duke Ellington Sight Size: 12 x 12 1/4 inches Etching with aquatint Signed ...

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1990s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Lithograph

Gwen Verdon "Redhead" Original Caricature Drawing NY Times Published Tony Awards
Gwen Verdon "Redhead" Original Caricature Drawing NY Times Published Tony Awards

Albert Al HirschfeldGwen Verdon "Redhead" Original Caricature Drawing NY Times Published Tony Awards, 1959

$38,000

H 23 in W 27 in

Gwen Verdon "Redhead" Original Caricature Drawing NY Times Published Tony Awards

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

Gwen Verdon "Redhead" Original Caricature Drawing NY Times Published Tony Awards Al Hirschfeld (1903 – 2003) Gwen Verdon in "Redhead" Sight: 14 1/2 x 19 inches Ink on board Signed l...

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1950s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Ink, Board

CABARET Film Liza Minnelli Joel Grey Broadway Academy Tony Award Musical 12/150
CABARET Film Liza Minnelli Joel Grey Broadway Academy Tony Award Musical 12/150

Albert Al HirschfeldCABARET Film Liza Minnelli Joel Grey Broadway Academy Tony Award Musical 12/150, 1975

$10,000

H 22 in W 17 in

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

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Lithograph

George & Ira Gershwin Songwriters Tony Emmy Oscar Grammy Awards Broadway Musical
George & Ira Gershwin Songwriters Tony Emmy Oscar Grammy Awards Broadway Musical

Albert Al HirschfeldGeorge & Ira Gershwin Songwriters Tony Emmy Oscar Grammy Awards Broadway Musical, 1981

$9,500

H 18.25 in W 23.25 in

George & Ira Gershwin Songwriters Tony Emmy Oscar Grammy Awards Broadway Musical

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in New York, NY

George & Ira Gershwin Songwriters Tony Emmy Oscar Grammy Awards Broadway Musical Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) George & Ira Gershwin Lithograph on heavy paper, 1981 Sheet: 15-1/4 h x 2...

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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld

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Paper, Etching, Lithograph

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Albert Al Hirschfeld Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$2,500Figurative Prints, Portrait PrintsLithograph1994
2025$5,500Portrait Drawings and Watercolors, Abstract Drawings and WatercolorsInk, Paper1976
2025$1,100PrintsPaperLate 20th Century
2025$540Figurative Prints, Portrait PrintsLithograph1976
2025$3,500Portrait Prints, Figurative PrintsLithograph1989
2025$3,600Portrait Prints, Figurative PrintsEtching1982
2025$385Portrait Prints, Figurative PrintsLithograph1993
2025$637Portrait PrintsLithograph
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Al Hirschfeld’s Take on Judy Garland Stands out among His Many Love Letters to Broadway

The revered artist created delightful caricatures of stage and screen performers for more than 75 years. This one is a prime example.

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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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