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Fine art lithograph titled
"Sukeroku" by the renowned American caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
Artwork Details
Created in 1976, this piece is part of Hirschfeld's "Kabuki Suite," a series of 12 lithographs inspired by his impressions of traditional Japanese theater during a trip to Japan.
Subject: The print depicts a famous Kabuki character, Sukeroku, a young, charismatic, and rebellious romantic figure. He is shown in a stylized pose carrying a large, vibrant parasol.
Style: True to Hirschfeld's signature style, the work uses clean line drawings and exaggerated expressions to capture the essence of the performer. It features accurate details of the traditional Kabuki garments and umbrella while elongating the figure for dramatic emphasis.
Specifications: The original lithographs were hand-pulled on Arches paper in a limited edition of 275. They are typically pencil-signed by the artist in the lower corners.
About the Artist
Al Hirschfeld (1903–2003) was a celebrated illustrator best known for his caricatures of Broadway stars and Hollywood celebrities, which appeared weekly in The New York Times for over seven decades. |
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