The great illustrator Al Hirschfeld, pictured here in 1999, was one of the most famous artists in the country for most of his almost-100-year life. The new book "The Hirschfeld Century" and an exhibition of the same name showcases a great deal of his work.
The great illustrator Al Hirschfeld, pictured here in 1999, was one of the most famous artists in the country for most of his almost-100-year life. The new book "The Hirschfeld Century" and an exhibition of the same name showcases a great deal of his work.
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He frequently drew actors, such as this 1928 rendering of Laurel and Hardy -- done using ink, watercolor and wallpaper samples.
He frequently drew actors, such as this 1928 rendering of Laurel and Hardy -- done using ink, watercolor and wallpaper samples.
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Hirschfeld drew Fred Astaire and Claire Luce in "The Gay Divorcee" from 1932. The drawing is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
Hirschfeld drew Fred Astaire and Claire Luce in "The Gay Divorcee" from 1932. The drawing is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
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This 1945 drawing of "Are You With It" -- featured in both the book and exhibit -- is the first appearance of Hirschfeld's "Nina." The name of his daughter was soon found in almost every Hirschfeld work and fans would try to locate it, often hidden in hair or clothes.
This 1945 drawing of "Are You With It" -- featured in both the book and exhibit -- is the first appearance of Hirschfeld's "Nina." The name of his daughter was soon found in almost every Hirschfeld work and fans would try to locate it, often hidden in hair or clothes.
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The cast of the 1950 Broadway show "Guys and Dolls," including Robert Alda (fifth from left) and Sam Levene (in striped suit next to Alda), is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
The cast of the 1950 Broadway show "Guys and Dolls," including Robert Alda (fifth from left) and Sam Levene (in striped suit next to Alda), is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
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An illustration of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music" is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
An illustration of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the 1965 film "The Sound of Music" is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
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Hirschfeld drew Richard Kiley in the 1977 Broadway revival of "Man of La Mancha." The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
Hirschfeld drew Richard Kiley in the 1977 Broadway revival of "Man of La Mancha." The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
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Philadelphia Symphony conductor Eugene Ormandy was painted by Hirschfeld in 1983. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
Philadelphia Symphony conductor Eugene Ormandy was painted by Hirschfeld in 1983. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
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Hirschfeld captured Whoopi Goldberg as a rising star in her one-person show, "Whoopi Goldberg," in 1984. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition.
Hirschfeld captured Whoopi Goldberg as a rising star in her one-person show, "Whoopi Goldberg," in 1984. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition.
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Hirschfeld loved experimenting with styles and materials. This painting of Jerry Seinfeld was done around the time "Seinfeld" went off the air in 1998. It's featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
Hirschfeld loved experimenting with styles and materials. This painting of Jerry Seinfeld was done around the time "Seinfeld" went off the air in 1998. It's featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" book.
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The lanky dancer and choreographer Tommy Tune is shown in "White Tie and Tails" in 2002. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
The lanky dancer and choreographer Tommy Tune is shown in "White Tie and Tails" in 2002. The work is featured in the "Hirschfeld Century" exhibition and book.
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