Al hirschfeld 19032003, the most renowned caricaturist of the 20th century, used lines like no other artist to reflect on popular culture for numerous publications most indelibly for the new. Author and editor david leopold has curated several exhibitions of hirschfelds work, and has carefully selected a rich selection of posters, newspaper drawings, and even a few paintings that summarize hirschfelds career. Portrait of an artist and his age, edited and with text by david leopold. He was also the greatest caricaturist in the history of the world, who rendered dizzying variety of line portraits of. Books by al hirschfeld author of the hirschfeld century. Al hirschfeld was born in a twostory duplex at carr street in st. His art appeared in every major publication during nine decades of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries, as well as on numerous book, record.
Magnus hirschfeld, born may 14, 1868, kolberg, prussia now kolobrzeg, polanddied may 14, 1935, nice, france, german physician who was an important theorist of sexuality and a prominent advocate of gay rights in the early 20th century hirschfeld was born to jewish parents in a prussian town on the baltic coast. Come see the art that defined new york popular culture and made the 1900s the hirschfeld century. Magnus hirschfeld 14 may 1868 14 may 1935 was a jewish physician and sexologist educated primarily in germany. I cried because it had been too long since a joyous.
Discount prices on books by al hirschfeld, including titles like the hirschfeld century. Lgbtq institute in germany was burned down by nazis teen. More than 20,000 books were taken from shelves and burned days later in the streets by nazi youth groups. Now, the hirschfeld century brings together for the first time the artists extraordinary eightytwoyear career, revealed in more than 360 of his iconic blackandwhite and color drawings, illustrations, and photographshis influences, his techniques, his evolution from his earliest works to his last drawings, and with a biographical text. An outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, hirschfeld founded the scientifichumanitarian committee. Both books include examples of these caricatures but also discuss and display hirschfelds many other contributions to 20thcentury american popular culture, and both also include photographs and selfportraits of the artist himself. Portrait of an artist and his age by al hirschfeld, edited with text by david leopold. When something pleased him a book, a play, a joke he would proclaim it maaahvelous.
The hirschfeld century is the latest book about hirschfelds long and rich career. The hirschfeld century by al hirschfeld, david leopold. Revered by such gay icons as christopher isherwood and harry hay, founder of the mattachine society, hirschfelds legacy resonates throughout the. Now, the hirschfeld century brings togetherfor the first time the artists extraordinary eightytwoyear career, revealed in more than 360 of his iconic blackandwhite and color drawings, illustrations, and photographshis influences, his techniques, his evolution from his earliest works to his last drawings, and with a biographical text. A starstudded, anecdoterich, critically clarifying, and thoroughly enlightening portrait of. Historian dustin goltz characterized this group as having carried out the first advocacy for homosexual. Al hirschfeld, the legendary artist who redefined caricature and exemplified broadway, hollywood, and anywhere the performing arts are presented, enchanting generations with his singular mastery of line, is now revealed in more than 370 of his iconic blackandwhite and color drawings, illustrations, and. His art appeared in every major publication during nine decades of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries, as well as on numerous book, record, and program. In his 88year career al hirschfeld 18032003 was a bon vivant, party animal, brilliant conversationalist and sheer delight to be with. Al hirschfeld al hirschfeld redefined caricature and exemplified broadway and hollywood, enchanting generations with his mastery of line. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 100245194 212 4859203. Al hirschfeld 19032003 was, in the words of museum curator leopold, a visual journalist who reported what he saw, with no interest in picking winners or losers, but looking for character whether it was expressed in word, music, or movement, which.
His art appeared in every major publication during nine decades of the. A portrait of an artist and his age edited and with text by. The exhibition of over 100 original works includes many highlights from hirschfelds prolific career with a special emphasis on the new york timeswhere he was a contributor for over seven decades. Al hirschfelds most popular book is the hirschfeld century. Portrait of an artist and his age by david leopold. After spending 25 years immersed in the work of al hirschfeld 19032003, an artist who made some 10,000 drawings during his life, leopold hirschfelds hollywood has carefully assembled a. Historian dustin goltz characterized this group as having carried out the first. Portrait of an artist and his age by hirschfeld, al, leopold, david isbn. Al hirschfelds caricature of john cullum and madeline kahn in the original production of cy coleman, betty comden, and adolph greens on the twentieth century 1978 in.
David leopold gives an audio tour of the current hirschfeld exhibition at the harmonie club in new york city. Magnus hirschfeld 14 may 1868 14 may 1935 was a german physician and sexologist educated primarily in germany. Portrait of an artist and his age kindle edition by hirschfeld, al, leopold, david. Al hirschfeld has 53 books on goodreads with 959 ratings. Now, the hirschfeld century brings together for the first time the artists extraordinary eightytwoyear career, revealed in more than 360 of his iconic blackandwhite and color drawings, illustrations, and photographshis influences, his techniques, his evolution from his earliest works to his last drawings, and with a biographical text by. Praise for al hirschfelds the hirschfeld century edited and. The exhibition will remain up until january 17, 2020. Louis, and later moved with his family to new york city, where he received his art training at the art students league of new york following a divorce from florence ruth hobby, in 1943, he married broadway actressperformer dolly haas. The hirschfeld century signed copy al hirschfeld store. He first studied modern languages and then medicine, obtaining a doctoral. An outspoken advocate for sexual minorities, hirschfeld founded the scientific humanitarian committee.
Here is the hirschfeld century, from his early doodles on the backs of theater programs in 1926 that led to his work for the drama editors of the new york herald tribune an association that lasted twenty years to his receiving a telegram from the new york times, in 1928, asking for a twocolumn drawing of sir harry lauder, a scottish. Al hirschfeld s most popular book is the hirschfeld century. Knopf hirschfeld s particular gift for the eyecatching poster was evident. Magnus hirschfeld 18681935 was one of the first great pioneers of the gay liberation movement. For those not at the harmonie club, follow along with the drawings below in the show. Hirschfeld century newyork historical society nyhistory.
His art appeared in every major publication during nine decades of the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries, as well as on numerous book, record, and program i am down to a pencil, a pen, and a bottle of ink. A portrait of an artist and his age edited and with text by creative director, david leopold. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the hirschfeld century. Magnus hirschfeld project gutenberg selfpublishing. The tour begins on the main level in the library, and continues on the fourth floor in the hub. Named by amazon as one of the top 100 books of 2015. Albert al hirschfeld 19032003 exemplifies chagalls rule at its purest, and you can see the results in the current exhibition of his work. Al hirschfeld redefined caricature and exemplified broadway and hollywood, enchanting generations with his mastery of line. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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