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What was Al Hirschfeld famous for?
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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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 Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Marilyn Monroe, Pop Art Lithograph by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Al Hirschfeld, American (1903 - 2003) - Marilyn Monroe, Year: 1988, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 65/125, Size: 24.5 x 21.5 in. (62.23 x 54.61 cm), ...
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Fred Astaire, Pop Art Lithograph by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Al Hirschfeld, American (1903 - 2003) - Fred Astaire, Year: 1989, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 80/125, Size: 28 x 25 in. (71.12 x 63.5 cm), Frame S...
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

There s No Biz Like Show Biz, Pop Art Lithograph by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Al Hirschfeld, American (1903 - 2003) - There's No Biz Like Show Biz, Year: 1989, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 27/175, Size: 30 x 21 in. (76.2 x 53...
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

RENJISHI(The Lion Dance)Original Lithograph, Japanese Kabuki Theater, White Hair
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Union City, NJ
RENJISHI is a hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the renowned artist/caricaturist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) printed by hand using traditional lithography techniques on archiva...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Kabuki Kyo by Al Hirschfeld
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Albert Hirschfeld Title: Kabuki Kyo Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 1116/275 Size: 30 x 21.75 in. (76.2 x 55.25 cm)
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1970s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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