Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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.

Artist: Albert Al Hirschfeld

Albert Al HirschfeldLorimar Christmas, 1987

$24,000

Lorimar Christmas

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1987 Medium: Gouache on Paper Dimensions: 17.00" x 24.75" Framed Dimensions: 29.00" x 37.00" Framed under glass Signature: Signed Lower Right Published in Time Magazine, Novem...

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1980s Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "015 - Plein Air-Reynolds Park, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful landcscape. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landscape pain...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"025 - Plein Air-Eldorado Canyon, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"025 - Plein Air-Eldorado Canyon, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "025 - Plein Air-Eldorado Canyon, CO" is a gouache painting depicting mountainside with lush wilderness. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary ...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"Incandesce" - Impressionist Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting, 2025

$1,050

H 11 in W 14 in

"Incandesce" - Impressionist Western Landscape and Skyscape, Oil Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

"Incandesce" is a beautiful impressionist capturing of a red rock landscape at late dusk. Please note that the artwork arrives unframed. A frame is required for display, and the list...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Erte - Romain de TirtoffLes sisters by Erté, 1974

$24,500

H 20.75 in W 16.88 in D 0.75 in

Les sisters by Erté

By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff

Located in New Orleans, LA

Erté (Romain de Tirtoff) 1892-1990 Russian-French Les sisters Signed “Erté” (lower right) Gouache on paper Designed for a performance of Moi, J’aime le Music-Hall, Erté’s Les sis...

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20th Century Art Deco Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"004 - Plein Air-O'Fallon Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"004 - Plein Air-O'Fallon Park, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's ( US based) "004 - Plein Air-O'Fallon Park, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful snowy forest. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landscape p...

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2010s Realist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Eugene Galien-LaloueFrench Impressionist Painting Winter Landscape Scene "Foire de Montmartre" Paris, 1900

$22,500

H 21 in W 25 in D 1 in

French Impressionist Painting Winter Landscape Scene "Foire de Montmartre" Paris

By Eugene Galien-Laloue

Located in Portland, OR

A fine and important French Impressionist winter landscape painting by the celebrated painter Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854–1941), the painting is titled "Foire de Montmartre" (Montmart...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Judd Mercer"020 - Plein Air-Elk Meadow, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"020 - Plein Air-Elk Meadow, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "020 - Plein Air-Elk Meadow, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful landscape with a snowy mountain in the background. Artist bio/statement Judd Mer...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"024 - Plein Air-Horsetooth Rock, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"024 - Plein Air-Horsetooth Rock, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "024 - Plein Air-Horsetooth Rock, CO" is a gouache painting depicting mountainside with lush wilderness. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary ...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"023 - Plein Air-Englewood, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"023 - Plein Air-Englewood, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "023 - Plein Air-Englewood, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a house surrounded by large trees. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary landsc...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"Flowers, Showers" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper, 2025

$500

H 6 in W 8 in

"Flowers, Showers" - Original Gouache Landscape Painting on Paper

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

“Flowers, Showers” is a plein air painting by Judd Mercer, created on location in Morrison, Colorado, USA. The piece depicts a lush woodland clearing with wildflowers, aspens, and fa...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"001 - Plein Air- Lair o the Bear, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"001 - Plein Air- Lair o the Bear, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's ( US based) "001 - Plein Air- Lair o the Bear, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a peaceful snowy naturescape. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary la...

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2010s Realist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Judd Mercer"010 - Plein Air-Morrison, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting, 2022

$375

H 6 in W 8 in

"010 - Plein Air-Morrison, CO" (2022) By Judd Mercer, Gouache Painting

By Judd Mercer

Located in Denver, CO

Judd Mercer's (US based) "010 - Plein Air-Morrison, CO" is a gouache painting depicting a mountainous valley with melting snow. Artist bio/statement Judd Mercer is a contemporary la...

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2010s Impressionist Albert Al Hirschfeld Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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.