Carnegie Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Al Hirschfeld

1903 - 2003

— 20th Century Master of Caricature • Residence and Studio —

Al Hirschfeld Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

1. Al Hirschfeld Marker

Inscription. In more than 10,000 drawings, Hirschfeld chronicled the celebrity culture of the century. A self-described "characterist," his linear calligraphic work of performers, on stage and screen, appeared in virtually every publication, including a 75 year relationship with The New York Times. He claimed his goal was to take the character, created by the playwright and portrayed by the actor, and reinvent it for the reader.

Erected 2006 by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location. 40° 47.121′ N, 73° 57.145′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker is on East 95th Street east of Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 East 95th Street, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Seabury Commission (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (about 500 feet away); The Former Squadron “A” Armory

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(about 700 feet away); Saint Tikhon (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ogden Codman Jr House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Jewish Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Hardenbergh/Rhinelander Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Hirschfeld (Al Hirschfeld Foundation). The Al Hirschfeld Foundation presents a wide selection of his work. (Submitted on October 10, 2016.)

Al Hirschfeld Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016

2. Al Hirschfeld Marker - Wide View

<i>Portrait of Alfred Hirschfeld, caricaturist</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Carl Van Vechten, June 28, 1955

3. Portrait of Alfred Hirschfeld, caricaturist

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.

The Al Hirschfeld Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 18, 2020

4. The Al Hirschfeld Theatre

In 2003, The Martin Beck Theatre was renamed for Hirschfield. A animated version of his"Self-Portrait as an Inkwell" is on the marquee.

by Hirschfeld

5. Caricature by Hirschfeld

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on March 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on March 21, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.