Who created "Leo Ditrichstein"?

Leo Ditrichstein was created by Alfred J. Frueh, 1880 - 14 Sep 1968 in 1916-22.

When was "Leo Ditrichstein" created?

This artwork was created 1916-22.

Is "Leo Ditrichstein" in the public domain?

Yes, Leo Ditrichstein is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Leo Ditrichstein

Alfred J. Frueh, 1880 - 14 Sep 1968

1916-22

Medium

Classification

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

Accession Number

S/NPG.84.229.3

Tags

CaricatureMonoclePlaywrightActorLeo Ditrichstein: MalePortraitPrint

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century theater Alfred J. Frueh's caricature print *Leo Ditrichstein* (1916-22). Frueh, a master caricaturist active from 1880 to 1968, the essence of stage luminaries during New York's booming Broadway scene. This portrait depicts Leo Ditrichstein, prominent Austrian-American actor and known for his suave, sophisticated roles in plays like *The Claw* and *Madame X*. The monocle—a signature accessory—adds a touch of dapper elegance, exaggerating Ditrichstein's refined persona for humorous effect. Created as a print, likely for theater magazines, the w...

Leo Ditrichstein

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