Between the Lines
August 20th, 2010
In my mom’s home office, she has three knock-offs in the style of Al Hirschfeld… One of Barbara Streisand, with a marquis surrounded by lights that says “Broadway” behind her. Another is of the Marx Brothers, and I can’t remember the third… I stare at the Barbara drawing every time I’m in her office. Even though they are knock-offs, the style is so evocative. They are elegant and say so much with a few “simple” lines. It’s amazing, and captivating to see what can be done with so little to achieve so much.
Apparently, the art form has not be lost with the death of the great man… The NY Times highlights the styles of four artists actively creating illustrations today. To view them, click here.
More than a way of visually recording a season, these drawings capture the energy and vitality of the theatre.
–Sue
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