Renowned, durable American caricaturist (1903–2003) best known for his distinctively fluent and whimsical portraits of entertainment personalities. Original drawing of “Tennessee” Ernie Ford, ink on double-weight illustration board, 8.5 x 15, signed and inscribed at lower right, “For Bill Kahn who took the only photo of me in which I do not need a haircut, Hirschfeld.” The reverse bears Kahn’s affixed business card and a photocopy of the photo to which Hirschfeld evidently refers. Hirschfeld’s trademark “Nina” appears between Ford’s eyebrows. In very good condition, with light allover toning, a touch of mild scattered soiling, and faint staining to left of figure (bearing slight evidence of a cleaning attempt; small unobtrusive stain to forehead). The faults can easily be minimized with creative matting and framing. R&R COA.
