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Cats, Ken Page, Reed Jones, Anna McNeely, Timothy Scott, Ken Ard, Terrence Mann, Stephen Hanan, Chrstine Langer, and Rene Clemente, 1982

Al Hirschfeld 1903 - 2003 Al Hirschfeld’s drawings stand as one of the most innovative efforts in establishing the visual language of modern art through caricature in the 20th century. A self described “characterist,” his signature work, defined by a linear calligraphic style, appeared in virtually every major publication of the last nine decades (including a 75 year relationship with The New York Times) as well as numerous book and record covers and 15 postage stamps. Hirschfeld said his contribution was to take the character, created by the playwright and portrayed by the actor, and reinvent it for the reader. Playwright Terrence McNally wrote: "No one 'writes' more accurately of the performing arts than Al Hirschfeld. He...