Al Hirschfeld, born Albert Hirschfeld on June 21, 1903, in St. Louis, Missouri, was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. His distinctive linear calligraphic style was often featured in The New York Times and other publications, capturing the essence of his subjects with minimal lines. Hirschfeld's career spanned nearly eight decades, during which he became a celebrated figure in the entertainment and art worlds. He passed away on January 20, 2003. Did you know? Al Hirschfeld famously included the name "Nina" in most of his drawings, a tribute to his daughter. The number of times her name appeared was indicated by a number next to his signature, which became a playful challenge for his fans to find. The Midlibrary score is 7/9! Some results are great, but some others are quite generic (the peonies and the tech genius girl don't seem to be effected by Al's style).