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Al Hirschfeld, 1903-2003. Caricaturist known for his drawings of New York theatre and theatre personalities, done over a career of 75 years up to his death in 2003. He always hid the name "Nina" (his daughter's name) somewhere in his drawings.

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Al Hirschfeld Could Catch Your Essence in Flight A remembrance of the artist after his death, by Michael Kimmelmann. [New York Times; requires free registration.] www.nytimes.com/2003/01/26/arts/design/26KIMM.html

Al Hirschfeld Website By Margo Feiden Galleries Ltd., the artist's exclusive representative. Includes biography, online gallery, links to museums where works are exhibited, and information about purchasing or licensing the drawings. www.alhirschfeld.com

Al Hirschfeld, 99, Dies; He Drew Broadway New York Times obituary. [Requires free registration.] www.nytimes.com/2003/01/21/obituaries/21HIRS.html