Using his signature black-and-white linear style, artist Al Hirschfeld distilled one of the most memorable moments of the twentieth century into a masterful work of portraiture. Renowned for transforming a few elegant lines into instantly recognizable personalities, Hirschfeld captured Marilyn Monroe during her iconic performance of “Happy Birthday” to John F. Kennedy, balancing glamour, celebrity, and political theater with remarkable economy. The drawing exemplifies Hirschfeld’s innovative visual language—where fluid line, gesture, and expression convey not only likeness, but the cultural significance of a moment that continues to resonate in American history. NOW @Goldin to benefit The Marilyn Monroe Mental Health for the Arts Program