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Pop-up figures drawn by Al Hirschfeld are displayed in an exhibit the famed illustrator at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
The exhibit, which opens Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, showcases work through Hirschfeld's career.
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A study for "Broadway First Nighters" is displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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A drawing for the film "Cabin in the Sky" is displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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A drawing entitled "Can-Can" is displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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Drawings related to the play "Men in White" are displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
These drawings were part of a series of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and their authors.
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A collage of album covers by Al Hirschfeld are displayed in an exhibit on the artist at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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Balinese shadow puppets are displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
Hirschfeld took inspiration from the Balinese culture and landscape.
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Stamps with art by Al Hirschfeld are displayed in an exhibit on the artist at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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Drawings by Al Hirschfeld are displayed in an exhibit on the artist at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.
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Drawings related to the play "Death of a Salesman" are displayed in an exhibit on artist Al Hirschfeld at the Library for the Performing Arts in New York, Oct. 16, 2013.