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Al Hirschfeld n.p., ca. February 1990 Huge Al Hirschfeld Color Portrait Signed by Photographer Yousuf Karsh, Ex. Karsh Estate Signed photograph A playful, full color print on stiff board of famed caricaturist Al Hirschfeld (1903-2003), signed by photographer Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) in the lower left as "Karsh" and retained in his personal collection. Originally captured during his sitting with the artist in February 1990, it depicts Hirschfeld holding a comedically large pencil while attempting to draw, with a mural in the background featuring some of his most iconic caricatures. The image measures 24" x 30" and has been professionally mounted to an overall size of 27.5" x 33", bearing an official estate label of provenance on verso, easily removable if desired. Exhibits negligible surface marks and light bumping to corners. Else, near fine. Karsh Estate Provenance: Held by the Estate of Yousuf & Estrellita Karsh; after Yousuf's death in 2002 passing to Estrellita Karsh; after Estrellita's death in March 2025 passing to Katherine Getchell, Co-Executor, Estrellita Karsh Estate and Personal Representative of Estrellita Karsh. Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002) is recognized as one of the leading photographers of the twentieth century. Arriving in Canada in 1924 as an Armenian refugee, Karsh eventually settled in Ottawa. Over six decades, he mastered the art of portraiture and created a unique chronicle of his time through images of celebrated legends. Some of his most notable subjects include Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn, Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy, and Ernest Hemingway, among others. A celebrity in his own right, he was an elegant and charming public figure, captivating audiences with compelling stories told in images and words. Karsh sought to capture, as he put it, the "elusive moment of truth," revealing the essential nature of his subjects as reflected in their eyes, hands, and attitudes. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!