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Hirschfeld's Harlem: Manhattan's Legendary Artist Illustrates This Legendary City Within a City
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The book showcases Al Hirschfeld's vibrant artistic journey through Harlem, capturing the neighborhood's dynamic spirit over six decades. Featuring a collection of full-color works from the Swing Era, it includes commentary from notable figures like Wynton Marsalis and Lena Horne, each reflecting on specific portraits. Additionally, Hirschfeld's iconic black-and-white drawings of prominent Harlem artists and public figures, such as Duke Ellington and Ethel Waters, are accompanied by his insightful narratives, offering a rich glimpse into the legacy of Black American creativity and culture.
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Hirschfeld's Harlem: Manhattan's Legendary Artist Illustrates This Legendary City Within a City, Al Hirschfeld
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- 2003
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- Title
- Hirschfeld's Harlem: Manhattan's Legendary Artist Illustrates This Legendary City Within a City
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Al Hirschfeld
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Publisher
- 2003
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781557835178
- Category
- Art / Culture, Illustrations, Ethnography
- Description
- The book showcases Al Hirschfeld's vibrant artistic journey through Harlem, capturing the neighborhood's dynamic spirit over six decades. Featuring a collection of full-color works from the Swing Era, it includes commentary from notable figures like Wynton Marsalis and Lena Horne, each reflecting on specific portraits. Additionally, Hirschfeld's iconic black-and-white drawings of prominent Harlem artists and public figures, such as Duke Ellington and Ethel Waters, are accompanied by his insightful narratives, offering a rich glimpse into the legacy of Black American creativity and culture.