{"product_id":"15274-brailowsky-alexander-barere-simon-norkin-sam-original-drawing","title":"[Brailowsky, Alexander. (1896–1976) \u0026 Barere, Simon. (1896–1951)] Norkin, Sam. (1917–2011) Original Drawing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eOriginal drawing of the two prominent Russian-born pianists Alexander Brailowsky and Simon Barere, by noted American illustrator and caricaturist Sam Norkin. While Brailowsky (at the left) plays with a grin and massive oversized hands, Barere is shown sweating profusely onto the fingerboard. Black and white ink on card, with some crop marks and notes in pencil at the foot. Toning, some light edge wear and soiling; overall fine. 16 x 9.5 inches (41.5 x 24.5 cm).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003eNew York-born cartoonist Samuel Norkin specialized in theater and arts caricatures for more than seven decades. His drawings of theater, opera, ballet and film celebrities appeared in \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eVariety, Backstage, The Philadelphia Enquirer, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e and many other publications. He is best-known for his long tenure providing theatrical illustrations for the \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eNew York Herald Tribune \u003c\/i\u003e(1940–1956) and covering performing arts for the \u003ci style=\"\"\u003eDaily News \u003c\/i\u003e(from the 1950's to the 1980's.) His highly engaging drawings have been said to \"metaphorically grab the reader-onlooker by the shoulders.\" Because Norkin would draw the performers in rehearsal, his caricatures often served as an effective advance press for shows as they went on the pre-Broadway circuit.","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093579157663,"sku":"15274","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Brailowsky_Barere_Norkin_15274_01.jpg?v=1722188959","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/15274-brailowsky-alexander-barere-simon-norkin-sam-original-drawing","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}