Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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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Artist: Albert Al Hirschfeld
"Sugawara" framed, hand-signed lithograph from "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Sugawara" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country's...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Clint Eastwood 'Hollywood Superstar'" 1996 original etching by Al Hirschfeld.
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Clint Eastwood 'Hollywood Superstar'" original etching by artist Al Hirschfeld. Caricature portrait of a young Clint Eastwood in "Rawhide." Hand pulled in an edition of 160 plus 30 ...
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1990s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Etching
"Shibaraku" framed, hand-signed lithograph from "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Shibaraku" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country'...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Fuji" framed, hand-signed lithograph from 1976 "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Fuji" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country's cla...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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"Renjishi" framed, hand-signed lithograph from "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Renjishi" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country's...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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"Hanjo" framed, hand-signed lithograph from 1976 "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Hanjo" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country's cl...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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"Self Portrait (Absolut Vodka)" lithograph by Al Hirschfeld. Artist's proof.
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Self Portrait (Absolut Vodka" lithograph by Al Hirschfeld. Caricature portrait of the artist Al Hirschfeld. Artist's proof. Hand numbered AP I/XV in low...
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1990s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Kochiyama" framed, hand-signed lithograph from "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Kochiyama" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country'...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Lithograph
"Musume" framed, hand-signed lithograph from "Kabuki Suite" by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Musume" by Al Hirschfeld from the "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 color lithographs on Arches paper capturing Hirschfeld's impressions from a trip to Japan in 1975 of the country's c...
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1970s Other Art Style Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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Le Gong, Bali Dancer by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Albert Hirschfeld
Title: Le Gong, Bali Dancer
Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 175, AP
Size: 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.8 cm)
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Albert Al Hirschfeld Figurative Prints
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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.