Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003). The Stalking Moon, film publicity advertisement, 1968. Ink on board. 18 x 20-3/...

Description

Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003)
The Stalking Moon, film publicity advertisement, 1968
Ink on board
18 x 20-3/4 inches (45.7 x 52.7 cm) (image)
Signed lower right

PROVENANCE:
Margo Feiden Galleries Ltd., New York;
Private collection.

While the film industry boomed in the 1950s and 60s, the era of the great illustrated poster was coming to an end. Agents and lawyers demanded more and more billing for their clients which increased the text and reduced the art of posters, ending up with logos for films, rather than illustrations. Nevertheless, publicity directors understood that Hirschfeld's drawings had an audience of their own and would interest editors inured to regular promotional material. His black and white work was a favorite of publications everywhere, and the added fun of searching for NINAs, only added to the interest.

Hirschfeld made 18 drawings of Peck between 1943 and 1988, with all but one image being for film role. This was the last time Hirschfeld would draw Peck in a contemporary film role for the movie's publicity. This was the first film role that Hirschfeld drew Eva Marie Saint, having only drawn her in an advertisement for a musical adaptation of Our Town that was broadcast in 1955.


More information about Al Hirschfeld. See also: Hirschfeld, Al, Albert Hirschfeld Artist.

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