Al Hirschfeld Biography

Al Hirschfeld biography

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NAME: Al Hirschfeld
OCCUPATION: Illustrator, Painter, Sculptor
BIRTH DATE: June 21, 1903
DEATH DATE: January 20, 2003
EDUCATION: Art Student League of New York
PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Louis, Missouri
PLACE OF DEATH: New York, New York
Full Name: Albert Hirschfeld

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Al Hirschfeld is known for his stylish caricatures in the New York Times over many decades (beginning 1929) portraying show-business personalities.

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Caricaturist Al Hirshfield was born June 21, 1903, in St. Louis, Mo. He studied art in Europe and traveled in East Asia, where Japanese and Javanese art influenced his graphic style. He was especially known for his stylish caricatures in the New York Times over many decades (beginning 1929) portraying show-business personalities. Hirschfeld also illustrated many books.