Classic Theatre - the Humanities in Drama
Poster
1975 (made)
1975 (made)
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Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) was an artist and commercial illustrator who specialised in graphics for the theatre. Hirschfeld's unique use of line is both fluid and dynamic. He was also an accomplished caricaturist of famous figures. This poster demonstrates his signature style, advertising a season of classic theatre productions shown on American public television station, PBS (Public Broadcasting Service).
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Title | Classic Theatre - the Humanities in Drama (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Offset lithograph |
Brief description | "Classic Theatre - the Humanities in Drama" by Al Hirschfeld. Issued by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Mobil Oil Corporation. USA, 1975. |
Physical description | Line illustration by Al Hirschfeld |
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Credit line | Gift of the American Friends of the V&A; Gift to the American Friends by Leslie, Judith and Gabri Schreyer and Alice Schreyer Batko |
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Summary | Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003) was an artist and commercial illustrator who specialised in graphics for the theatre. Hirschfeld's unique use of line is both fluid and dynamic. He was also an accomplished caricaturist of famous figures. This poster demonstrates his signature style, advertising a season of classic theatre productions shown on American public television station, PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). |
Other number | LS.639 - Leslie Schreyer Loan Number |
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Accession number | E.93-2004 |
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Record created | August 11, 2005 |
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