Einstein, Albert. (1879 - 1955)
Large Signed Original Drawing
An exceptional large original charcoal portrait drawing of Einstein, on a 13.25 x 17.25 inch sheet, signed in pastel by the artist “J[ulius] Zirinsky, Princeton, 3/16/34” and by Einstein, “Albert Einstein.” In very good condition, with artist’s pinholes at corners, a few tiny edge tears, a hint of mild toning, and scattered light wrinkling and soiling. This is a vivid portrait, apparently executed from life, with Einstein's unusually large signature having been accomplished at the time of the sitting.The artist, Julius Zirinsky (1898 - 1970) visited Einstein in Princeton 2 days after the scientist's 55th birthday. Around this time, Zirinsky was traveling the country making similar portraits of other living luminaries and other similar signed portraits may be found in the collection of Brandeis University. (3496)
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