Skip to main content

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.
to
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
114
12,963
3,760
3,579
2,626
Creator: Albert Al Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld

Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld

$195

Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book by Al Hirschfeld

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hirschfeld On Line Hardcover Book. February 1, 2000 by Al Hirschfeld.Over 400 Hirschfeld drawings and photographs many never before collected. Includes essays by Whoopi Goldberg, Arthur Miller, Mel Gussow, Kurt Vonnegut, Grace Mirabella, Louise Kerz Hirschfeld and more. Commentary by Hirschfeld throughout. * Publisher ‏ : ‎ Applause Theatre & Cinema Books...

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Bette Davis by Al Hirschfeld
Bette Davis by Al Hirschfeld

Bette Davis by Al Hirschfeld

$3,500

Bette Davis by Al Hirschfeld

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Richmond, VA

Etching of Bette Davis by artist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) Hand signed and numbered 21 of 150. Etching was produced in very limited numbers in 1979. Custom framed in a silver wood f...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Related Items
Sebastião Salgado's Amazônia: A Photography Book in Hardcover
Sebastião Salgado's Amazônia: A Photography Book in Hardcover

Sebastião Salgado's Amazônia: A Photography Book in Hardcover

$150 / item

H 14.1 in W 10.2 in D 1.8 in

Sebastião Salgado's Amazônia: A Photography Book in Hardcover

By Sebastião Salgado, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hardcover Photography book, 14.1 x 10.2 in., 9.21 lb, 528 pages. For six years Sebastião Salgado traveled the Brazilian Amazon and photographed th...

Category

2010s European Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Ferrari by Pino Allievi. Hardcover Book with Leatherette Binding.
Ferrari by Pino Allievi. Hardcover Book with Leatherette Binding.

Ferrari by Pino Allievi. Hardcover Book with Leatherette Binding.

$150 / item

H 14.7 in W 11 in D 2 in

Ferrari by Pino Allievi. Hardcover Book with Leatherette Binding.

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Il Fascino Ferrari - A monument to Italy’s driving force. Few men, women or brand names have come to define a century. For seven decades and counting, the Italian powerhouse founded...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Foil

Nerves of the Male Pelvis, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866
Nerves of the Male Pelvis, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866

Nerves of the Male Pelvis, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866

$274

H 7.49 in W 11.03 in

Nerves of the Male Pelvis, Antique Hirschfeld Anatomy Print, 1866

By Hirschfeld and Leveille

Located in Langweer, NL

This antique Hirschfeld anatomy print of the nerves of the male pelvis is Plate 57 from Hirschfeld and Leveille's Nevrologie atlas, an original hand-coloured lithograph published in ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Antique Royal Book, Sixty Years a Queen, History Reference, Hardcover, Victorian
Antique Royal Book, Sixty Years a Queen, History Reference, Hardcover, Victorian

Antique Royal Book, Sixty Years a Queen, History Reference, Hardcover, Victorian

$551Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 10.04 in D 0.99 in

Antique Royal Book, Sixty Years a Queen, History Reference, Hardcover, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of Sixty Years a Queen by Sir Herbert Maxwell Bart, published in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This richly detailed royal record chron...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

White by Design by Bo Niles First Edition Hardcover Book
White by Design by Bo Niles First Edition Hardcover Book

White by Design by Bo Niles First Edition Hardcover Book

$148

H 1 in W 9.5 in D 11.25 in

White by Design by Bo Niles First Edition Hardcover Book

Located in New York, NY

A first edition hard cover with cloth binding and dust jacket of "White by Design" by Bo Niles. Forward by Ralph Lauren. "White by Design" focuses on a world of white rooms and white houses. Features a Richard Meier house in Connecticut, Ralph and Ricky Lauren...

Category

1980s American Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco
Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco

Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco

$375

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1 in

Rare & Collectible Hardcover Book By Donald Deskey Art Deco

By Donald Deskey

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful illustrations nice clean condition on this rare and very collectible book, by Donald Deskey hard cover.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Chanel High Jewelry Thames & Hudson Sealed Hardcover Coffee Table Book
Chanel High Jewelry Thames & Hudson Sealed Hardcover Coffee Table Book

Chanel High Jewelry Thames & Hudson Sealed Hardcover Coffee Table Book

$246

H 2.56 in W 13.02 in D 15.95 in

Chanel High Jewelry Thames & Hudson Sealed Hardcover Coffee Table Book

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Hardcover volume Chanel High Jewelry, English-language edition, published by Thames & Hudson. The book documents CHANEL Fine Jewellery from the inaugural “Bijoux de Diamants” collect...

Category

2010s British Modern Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

KIPLING. Jungle Book. Second Jungle Book. JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE QUOTE
KIPLING. Jungle Book. Second Jungle Book. JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE QUOTE

KIPLING. Jungle Book. Second Jungle Book. JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE QUOTE

$15,000 / set

H 7.5 in W 5.38 in D 0.75 in

KIPLING. Jungle Book. Second Jungle Book. JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE QUOTE

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

AUTHOR: KIPLING, Rudyard. TITLE: The Jungle Book - The Second Jungle Book. PUBLISHER: London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1896 / 1895. DESCRIPTION: THE JUNGLE BOOK SIGNED WITH A 4 LINE...

Category

1890s British Antique Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Fabric

Antique Art Book, The Hundred Best Pictures, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian
Antique Art Book, The Hundred Best Pictures, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian

Antique Art Book, The Hundred Best Pictures, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian

$663Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.38 in W 10.63 in D 1.38 in

Antique Art Book, The Hundred Best Pictures, Hardcover, Illustrated, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique copy of The Hundred Best Pictures by C. Hubert Letts, a superb Edwardian art reference book dating to circa 1902. Elegantly bound and presented in intact, original...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

‘Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907’ Hardcover Art Book by Palau i Fabre
‘Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907’ Hardcover Art Book by Palau i Fabre

‘Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907’ Hardcover Art Book by Palau i Fabre

$280Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.25 in W 12 in D 12.62 in

‘Picasso The Early Years 1881-1907’ Hardcover Art Book by Palau i Fabre

Located in Toronto, ON

Pablo Picasso Book by Palau I Fabre detailing Picasso’s work from 1881 to 1907. Published by Rizzoli, New York in 1981. This hardcover book comes with a hardcover sleeve. The book it...

Category

20th Century American Other Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Five Architects Book: Modern Design, Hardcover, USA, 1975 Edition
Five Architects Book: Modern Design, Hardcover, USA, 1975 Edition

Five Architects Book: Modern Design, Hardcover, USA, 1975 Edition

$80

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.5 in

Five Architects Book: Modern Design, Hardcover, USA, 1975 Edition

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five Architects - second edition - 1975 - hardcover Five architects: Eisenman, Graves, Gwathmey, Hejduk, Meier Published by Oxford University Press, 1975 by Richar Eisenman, Pe...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition Book in Hardcover by Jack Carlson
Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition Book in Hardcover by Jack Carlson

Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition Book in Hardcover by Jack Carlson

$60

H 12 in W 9.25 in D 3 in

Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition Book in Hardcover by Jack Carlson

By Jack Carlson

Located in New York, NY

Rowing Blazers Revised and Expanded Edition By: Jack Carlson Renowned designer and former US national team oarsman Jack Carlson’s revised and expanded edition of Rowing Blazers is an essential and glorious celebration of the classic garment. This handsome, eye-catching ode to the classic rowing blazer is a must-have for anyone who has raced the rivers or cheered on their favorite crew. Classic American style was born in British boathouses, where the very first blazers were made for college rowing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Previously Available Items
Al Hirschfeld - Laurel and Hardy, 1975 Signed Lithograph 57/150 Caricature
Al Hirschfeld - Laurel and Hardy, 1975 Signed Lithograph 57/150 Caricature

Al Hirschfeld - Laurel and Hardy, 1975 Signed Lithograph 57/150 Caricature

Sold

H 25 in W 17.75 in D 1 in

Al Hirschfeld - Laurel and Hardy, 1975 Signed Lithograph 57/150 Caricature

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A contemporary lithograph on paper titled "Laurel and Hardy" by famed American caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. Hand signed in pencil lower right with an annotation of 57/150 on the lower...

Category

1970s American Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Albert Al Hirschfeld "The Play About the Baby", Signed Print
Albert Al Hirschfeld "The Play About the Baby", Signed Print

Albert Al Hirschfeld "The Play About the Baby", Signed Print

Sold

H 24.5 in W 32 in D 0.25 in

Albert Al Hirschfeld "The Play About the Baby", Signed Print

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Southampton, NY

Albert Al Hirschfeld "The Play About the Baby", signed Print Measures: 24.5” x 32” framed 24” x 17.5” unframed Signed "Hirschfeld" and numbered 27/50.  

Category

Late 20th Century American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Al Hirschfeld "Harlem" Rare Portfolio of 24 Limited Edition Lithographs
Al Hirschfeld "Harlem" Rare Portfolio of 24 Limited Edition Lithographs

Al Hirschfeld "Harlem" Rare Portfolio of 24 Limited Edition Lithographs

Sold

H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 3 in

Al Hirschfeld "Harlem" Rare Portfolio of 24 Limited Edition Lithographs

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in San Francisco, CA

Al Hirschfeld "HARLEM" Rare Portfolio of 24 limited edition lithographs, circa 1941 This is a fine opportunity to acquire a rare portfolio of HARLEM lithographs by noted American ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Other

Al Hirschfeld "Judy Garland" Hand Signed Limited Edition Etching, circa 1963
Al Hirschfeld "Judy Garland" Hand Signed Limited Edition Etching, circa 1963

Al Hirschfeld "Judy Garland" Hand Signed Limited Edition Etching, circa 1963

Sold

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 3 in

Al Hirschfeld "Judy Garland" Hand Signed Limited Edition Etching, circa 1963

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in San Francisco, CA

Al Hirschfeld "Judy Garland" hand signed limited edition etching, circa 1963 Original hand signed etching of Judy Garland by American artist Al Hirschfeld. The plate measures 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Stamped TV Land Etching, 1999 1890/2400
Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Stamped TV Land Etching, 1999 1890/2400

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Stamped TV Land Etching, 1999 1890/2400

Sold

H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 1.5 in

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Stamped TV Land Etching, 1999 1890/2400

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a framed etching, entitled "TV Land," Stamped and numbered, 1890/2400, circa 1999. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 20.5" W x 16.5" H...

Category

1990s American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Modern Marx Brothers Framed Lithograph Signed Al Hirschfeld 128/150
Contemporary Modern Marx Brothers Framed Lithograph Signed Al Hirschfeld 128/150

Contemporary Modern Marx Brothers Framed Lithograph Signed Al Hirschfeld 128/150

Sold

H 11.5 in W 14.5 in

Contemporary Modern Marx Brothers Framed Lithograph Signed Al Hirschfeld 128/150

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a playful, framed Marx Brothers lithograph, signed and numbered by Al Hirschfeld, 128/150. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 22.5" W x...

Category

1990s American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Elvis Signed Etching 1993 w COA
Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Elvis Signed Etching 1993 w COA

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Elvis Signed Etching 1993 w COA

Sold

H 20.5 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Contemporary Modern Framed Al Hirschfeld Elvis Signed Etching 1993 w COA

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a framed, Elvis etching, signed and numbered by Al Hirschfield, A.P. 25/30. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 17" W x 20.5" H and the ...

Category

1990s American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Collectible Signed Hirschfeld Signed Limited Edition Etching
Collectible Signed Hirschfeld Signed Limited Edition Etching

Collectible Signed Hirschfeld Signed Limited Edition Etching

Sold

H 16.75 in W 20 in D 0.5 in

Collectible Signed Hirschfeld Signed Limited Edition Etching

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful hand signed limited edition etching by the iconic cartoon artist Al Hirschfeld, where the subject matter is Bette Davis decked out in feathered hat, spike high heels and um...

Category

1950s American Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Al Hirschfeld Rare Bronze Sculpture, Signed Known as "Charlie Award"
Al Hirschfeld Rare Bronze Sculpture, Signed Known as "Charlie Award"

Al Hirschfeld Rare Bronze Sculpture, Signed Known as "Charlie Award"

Sold

H 8 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Al Hirschfeld Rare Bronze Sculpture, Signed Known as "Charlie Award"

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very rare piece for the artist, because he is known for the drawings. We thanks the information from the foundation regarding this piece. There is an other similar in the N...

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Bronze

Cabin In The Sky

Cabin In The Sky

Sold

H 41 in W 27 in

Cabin In The Sky

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in London, GB

First performed as a Broadway musical in 1940, Cabin in the Sky tells the story of a wayward gambler, little Joe, who dies in a brawl but is granted six mo...

Category

1940s American Vintage Albert Al Hirschfeld

Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph of Rosie O'Donnell
Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph of Rosie O'Donnell

Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph of Rosie O'Donnell

Sold

H 28.75 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in

Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph of Rosie O'Donnell

By Albert Al Hirschfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

Hand signed limited edition lithograph of Rosie O"donnell by Al Hirschfeld. Published 1996. Edition size 100.

Category

20th Century American Albert Al Hirschfeld

Materials

Paper

Albert Al Hirschfeld furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Albert Al Hirschfeld furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Albert Al Hirschfeld furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by William Claxton, Irving Penn, and Wallace Nutting. Prices for Albert Al Hirschfeld furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $195 and can go as high as $1,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $998.

Creators Similar to Albert Al Hirschfeld

Rockwell Kent
Shop All Rockwell Kent Furniture
Norman Rockwell
Shop All Norman Rockwell Furniture
Maxfield Parrish
Shop All Maxfield Parrish Furniture
Denoyer-Geppert
Shop All Denoyer-Geppert Furniture
Robert Indiana
Shop All Robert Indiana Furniture
James Rosenquist
Shop All James Rosenquist Furniture
Patrick Nagel
Shop All Patrick Nagel Furniture
Irving Penn
Shop All Irving Penn Furniture
Ben Shahn
Shop All Ben Shahn Furniture

Questions About Albert Al Hirschfeld

  • What was Al Hirschfeld famous for?

    1 Answer
    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.