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Al Hirschfeld, Self Portrait drawn on hand signed letter, 1976

Al Hirschfeld, Self Portrait drawn on hand signed letter, 1976

Al Hirschfeld

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Al Hirschfeld

Self Portrait drawn on hand signed letter, 1976

Ink drawing on signed letter, framed with envelope

Unique

This is a an amazing, original 10" x 8" hand signed self portrait done in ink underneath a letter that Hirschfeld sends to an executive, Ralph K. Smith, Esq. at Newsweek regarding his famous work "3 Ninas." Hirschfeld writes,
"Dear Mr. Smith,
OOPS. SORRY!!!!! You are absolutely right..There are four Nina's in the drawing and not three as inaccurately described...Your eagle eyes have ferreted out my unconscionable error...I can only plead temporary insanity, natural slovenliness, or the heat...or perhaps a combination of all three..Thanks for calling this error to my attention. I NEEDED THAT!!! "
The letter is framed with its accompanying envelope as well as a clip about Hirschfeld and some clips on the back.
The framed ensemble (letter, envelope, article) measures 19 x 21 inches. The typed letter with unique ink drawing measures 10 x 8 inches.
Absolutely unique and historic!