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 paper, 100% acid free. ELLA FITZGERALD is an impressive black and white celebrity caricature portrait of "Lady Ella" wearing eyeglasses singing, holding a microphone in her left hand. Hirschfeld masterfully expresses her songful character using fluid black line drawing and cross hatching to create shadows and contours.
Print size - 18.5 x 20.5 inches, image size - 13 x 15 in., unframed, excellent condition, unsigned printer's proof aside from the edition of 100 printed in the early 1990's.
About the artist -
Albert Hirschfeld (June 21, 1903 – January 20, 2003) was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars...
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1990s Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld
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Lithograph
Sex and the City hand signed/n lithograph of beloved TV series, by famed artist
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Al Hirschfeld
Sex and the City, 2002
Color lithograph on Arches cover paper with deckled edges
Pencil signed and numbered 274/300 on the front
20 × 20 inches
Unframed
Classic color l...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld
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Lithograph
Jane Fonda Hollywood Legend Academy Awards Oscars 20th Century Litho Activist
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Jane Fonda Hollywood Legend Academy Awards Oscars 20th Century Litho Activist
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Jane Fonda in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"
Limited Edition etching, 1975
S...
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1970s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
"Laughing Matters" Comedy Legends-Marx Bros, Laurel, Hardy, Burns, Allen, Twain
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Laughing Matters" Comedy Legends-Marx Bros, Laurel, Hardy, Burns, Allen, Twain
Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Laughing Matters
Lithograph on heavy paper, 1987
Signed lower right, numbe...
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1980s Contemporary Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Cher Icon Gay Diva Superstar Oscar Grammy Contemporary Goddess of Pop Music
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
Cher Icon Gay Diva Superstar Oscar Grammy Contemporary Godess of Pop Music
Al Hirschfeld (1903 - 2003)
Cher
Sight: 21 1/2 x 14 1/4
Frame: 30 x 22 1/2 inches...
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1980s Performance Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
Cleopatra (Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor), Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003)
Title: Cleopatra (Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor)
Year: 2000
Edition: 217/300, plus proofs.
Medium: Lithograph on Japon paper
Size: 23 x 24 inches
Condition: Excellent
Inscription: Signed and numbered by the artist.
AL HIRSCHFELD (1903-2003) An American caricaturist best known for his black & white portraits of famous celebrities and Broadway stars...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Albert Al Hirschfeld
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Lithograph
Sensations
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Al Hirshfeld
Title: Sensations (Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles & Barbara Streisand)
Size: 23 x 21 Inches
Medium: One Color Lithograph on Fine Art Paper
Editi...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Albert Al Hirschfeld
Materials
Lithograph
Neil Young, Caricature Lithograph by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Al Hirschfeld’s Rock'n in the Free World Neil Young. This print is signed and numbered in pencil.
Al Hirschfeld, American (1903–2003)
Date: 2000
Lithograph, signed and numbered in p...
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Early 2000s Post-Modern 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.